21-year-old man shot Monday dies

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Police say a man who was shot on Monday died from his injuries the next day.

Adam Edwin Barker, 21, was found suffering from a gunshot would at 4:19 p.m. in the 2700 block of Langston Place, SE, Monday. Barker was taken to a local hospital where he died on March 1.

According to various media outlets, Monday was a violent day for the District. The Washington Post reported “at least three wounded in three separate shootings“. The three shootings all occurred within an hour and a half timespan, and were all in the Southeast region.

Police are still investigating the case for any suspects.