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D.C. Witness Staff
- November 15, 2018
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The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the of 800 block of Florida Avenue, NW, inside the U Street corridor, on Nov. 14.
According to a press release, police found 26 year-old Javon Smith suffering from gunshot wounds on the 2100 block of 8th Street, Northwest. He died at a hospital hours later on Nov. 15.
Police are requesting information that can lead to an arrest and conviction. A reward of up to $25,000 may be provided. Anyone with information about this case is asked to 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.