Document: Homicide in Petworth Neighborhood

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The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on March 19 in the Petworth neighborhood in Ward 4.

According to a press release, officers found 26 year-old Dwight Banks suffering from multiple gunshot wounds Sunday night. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed from his injuries.

Police have not identified a suspect at this time. Police did not reveal a motive.

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 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.