Document: February 1 Homicide Victim Identified

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has identified the victim in a Feb. 1 homicide.

At approximately 2:34 p.m. officers responded to the 2300 block of 4th Street, NE, due to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 31-year-old Matthew Murphy inside of a residence with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on scene, according to the press release.