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D.C. Witness Staff
- May 23, 2019
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The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Southeast, DC.
According to a press release, police found 33 year-old Pierre Mercer suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the he 2300 block of Shannon Place, Southeast. He died on the scene. The shooting occurred outside of Savoy Elementary School.
The shooter is described as wearing a dark ski mask and either drove or was driven away in a small, dark-colored SUV.
The Washington Post reported that Police Chief Peter Newsham said the shooting appeared to be targeted.
Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this homicide or any other homicide in DC. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Next Tip Line — 50411.
As of May 23, there have been 62 homicides in Washington, DC with 42 of those homicides occurring in the Southeast quadrant of the city.
5 23 19 Homicide 2300 Block of Shannon Place, Southeast (Text)