Document: Homicide on Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., SW

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The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting shooting that occurred during the early morning hours on July 8.

According to a press release, police found 22-year-old Anfernee Vernon Walker suffering from gun shot wounds on the 3900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SW. The victim died at a local hospital. Three other victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

No arrests were made as of the time of publication on July 8.

A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide case in Washington, DC. Anyone with information about this case 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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