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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- May 7, 2024
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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of a toddler that occurred on May 3 on the 2300 block of Hartford Street, SE.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the sounds of gunshots. A short time later, a three-year-old female was located at a nearby fire station on the 2400 block of Irving Street, SE, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was rendered aid until she was airlifted by Park Police to a hospital. Despite all life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead.
The victim was identified as three-year-old Ty’ah Settles.
MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide in the District.