Document: Homicide on Hamlin Street, NE

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The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred during the morning hours on Valentine’s Day.

According to a press release, officers responded to a call about a shooting  at Trojan Labor, a temporary staffing service, on the 1700 block of Hamlin Street, NE. Upon arrival, officers  found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both men were taken to an area hospital for  life-threatening injuries. David Anthony Remen, 32, a resident of La Crosse, Wis. was pronounced dead.

The second victim, who police identified as the owner, survived. According to NBC Washington, he was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. The business was open at the time of the shooting, according to news reports.

Police Chief Peter Newsham told reporters Feb. 14 that the gunman was wearing a mask and gloves.  He is described as being between 5 feet 11 inches and 6 feet 2 inches and 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered to anyone that provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction for this homicide or any homicide in DC.  Anyone with information  is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may also be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE — 50411.



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