Document: MPD Investigating 2022 Shooting as a Homicide

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a shooting, that occurred on the 2500 block of Pomeroy Road, SE, on May 10, 2022, as a homicide after a victim succumbed to his injuries.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting. There, they located a man suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

On Feb. 7, he succumbed to his injuries.

He was identified as 40-year-old Cesar Barrera.

The Office of the Medical Chief Examiner (OCME) ruled that the cause of death was complications of gunshot wounds, and the manner of death a homicide.

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.

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