Document: Homicide in Le Droit Park

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred on Aug. 7 in Le Droit Park, a neighborhood in Northwest, DC.

At about 6:20 p.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of 6th Street, NW. for the report of a shooting.

Officers located an adult male, now identified as 30-year-old Rashad Scott, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Scott was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead.

MPD is offering an award up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the homicide.

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