Document: Homicide in Congress Heights

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At approximately 7:19 am on June 14, police officers responded to a shooting on the 1300 block of Congress Street in Southeast, DC.

Officers report that there were two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victims to local hospitals.

One of the victims, 21 year-old Albert Smith, died after all life saving measures were performed. The second victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The MPD is currently offering an award up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide case in DC.

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