Document: MPD Investigating Northwest Homicide

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on May 20 on the 7300 block of Blair Road, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located a man suffering from gunshot injuries, with no signs consistent with life. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was identified as 21-year-old Rashaud Johnson.

A short time later, another victim was located on the 800 block of Fern Street, NW, and was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

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.