Document: Homicide at the Waterfront

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The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred in the area of the Southwest Waterfront on Sept. 21.

According to a press release, police found 27 year-old Kajuan Deris Young suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the 900 block of 3rd Street, SW, which is about three blocks away from the Waterfront Metro. He was taken to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide case in DC. Anyone with information about this case can call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.