Document: *Decedent Identified* Man Dead After Shooting at McPherson Square

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The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is investigating a homicide that occurred on Oct. 1 on the 900 block of 15th Street, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to McPherson square for the sounds of gunshots. While searching the scene, they located a man with gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

The victim was identified as 56-year-old Leo Colter.

MPD is offering a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the homicide.