Southeast shooting takes the life of a 33-year-old man

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Police are investigating a fatal shooting that left 33-year-old Steven Edward Stewart Jr. dead in front of a convenience store, in the area of an elementary school.

According to the incident report, police responded to 2233 Minnesota Ave., SE Friday morning around 9 a.m. Upon their arrival, police found Stewart on his back suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Stewart was brought to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

According to a police spokesperson, police are looking for a black man wearing a black skully who was last seen running toward 19th Street.