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Arrest Made in Homicide Near U Street Corridor, Police Still Investigating

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred during the last weekend in June.

According to a press release, officers charged 21-year-old Duan Garmany with first-degree murder while armed (felony murder) for his alleged involvement in shooting 28-year-old Christopher Payne on the 1400 block of W Street, NW earlier the same day. Payne died at the scene.

Germany is scheduled to appear in court on July 1. According to the Washington Post, Garmany was wounded in the left leg.

Another victim was also located suffering from non-life threatening injuries. He was transported to a local hospital.

Police are still investigating the homicide. Up to a $25,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction for this homicide or any other homicide in Washington, DC.

Anyone with information should call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.



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