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- November 5, 2019
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The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Nov. 4.
According to a press release, officers found two adult male victims suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the 3100 block of 16 Street, NW. Both victims were transported to a local area hospital where 28-year-Christopher Shepherd was pronounced dead.
A third adult male victim suffering from apparent stab wounds was located in the 3100 block of Mount Pleasant Street, Northwest. Further investigation by detectives revealed, the victim’s injuries occurred at the offense location. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
According to D.C. Witness data, Shepherd is the first homicide in the month of November.
Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this homicide 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.
11 4 19 Homicide 3100 Block of 16th Street, Northwest (Text)