D.C. Police Investigate Shooting Death of 22-year-old Man

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the homicide of 22-year-old Michael Taylor following a shooting on the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE on Jan. 12.

According to a press release, the police responded to reports of a shooting around 2:05 p.m where they located three victims with multiple gunshot wounds. Taylor was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The two other victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

MPD is currently offering an award of up to $25,000 for any person with information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the homicide. Anyone with information is urged to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE — 50411.