Document: MPD Investigating Southeast Homicide

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the investigation into a homicide in Southeast Washington DC, involving the shooting of an adult male resident.

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, at around 2:43 A.M., the MPD responded to a reported shooting at a place of residence on the 2300 block of Marion Barry Avenue in Southeast DC. Upon arrival, officers found an unconscious adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim, who displayed no visible signs of life, was pronounced dead at the scene by responders from the DC Fire and EMS. The man was later identified as 36-year-old David Washington, a resident of Southeast DC.

The MPD has called upon any individuals with knowledge relevant to this incident to refrain from intervening directly. Instead, they are urged to contact the MPD at (202) 727-9099 or to submit a tip by texting the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party or parties responsible for any homicide within the District of Columbia.