The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a second fatal shooting that occurred on the 1500 block of 45th Street, NE. The shootings happened two days apart.
According to a press release, officers located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds on Aug. 18. Corey Wells was transported to a local hospital, where he succumb to his injuries. Wells, 40, was the only victim to die from the shooting. The other two victims were treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Police are offering up to a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this homicide or any other homicide in Washington, DC. Anyone with information should call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may also be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line – 50411.
According to the police, the incident is related to the shooting of Alonzo Hines Jr., 20, that took place on the same street on Aug. 16.
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