Document: Homicide in Congress Heights

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred on Jan. 16.

At approximately 9:26 p.m., officers responded to the 3600 block of 11th Street, NW for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, the officers were told that an adult male was seeking treatment at a local hospital for a gunshot wound.

The victim, identified as 23 year-old Inmar Edenilson Arias Hernandez of Northwest, DC, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

Investigation by the officers revealed that the victim was shot while inside a vehicle at the response location.

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