Document: MPD Investigating Northwest Homicide

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred on May 18 on the 1200 block of V Street, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located a juvenile male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital for treatment.

On May 20, the victim succumbed to his injuries. He was identified as 16-year-old Devon Sharp.

MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide in the District.