Document: Homicide on Capitol Ave, NE

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During the morning on May 20, the Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of gunshots on the 1900 block of Capitol Avenue, NE.

Police found 43-year-old Edward Ferrell. He did not show any signs consistent with life. The decedent remained on the scene until being transported to the D.C. Medical Examiner’s office, where his death was ruled a homicide.

A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction for this homicide or any other homicide in D.C.

Updates on this homicide and other homicides in the District are available on dcwitness.org.