Document: Police Search for Suspect in E Street, SE Homicide

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The Metropolitan Police Department is searching for a man who is wanted in connection to a homicide that occurred on April 22.

According to a press release, there is an arrest warrant out for 20-year-old Keonte Johnson for first-degree murder while armed. Johnson is wanted for allegedly shooting 24-year-old Deandre Hawkins on the 5300 block of E Street, SE.

Johnson is described as being 6-feet tall and 150-160 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. Johnson should be considered armed and dangerous.

Keonte Johnson

Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide in DC. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.



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