Document: Man Dead After Being Admitted to a Hospital with Traumatic Injuries

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The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is investigating a homicide after a man was admitted to a local hospital for treatment of traumatic injuries. The incident occurred on Oct. 7, 2022 on the 2900 block of Glover Road, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers were notified of the victim at the local hospital on the day of the incident. On Oct. 19, 2022, 88-year-old Gordon Wilson succumbed to his injuries.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled he died from complications from traumatic injuries and ruled the death a homicide.

MPD is offering a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.