Document: Homicide in Bellevue

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The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the death of a 23-year-old man who was fatally shot in Bellevue on Nov. 28.

According to a press release, police arrived at a nearby hospital and found Samuel Lee Smith being treated for multiple gunshot wounds. Smith ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

After further investigation, police said the shooting occurred on the 100 block of Irvington Street, SW.

Police have not identified a suspect at this time.

Up to a $25,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction for this case or any other homicide in DC. Anyone with information should call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may also be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE — 50411.