Document: MPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Northeast

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a shooting that left one dead on April 25 on the 4500 block of Sheriff Road, NE.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting, where they located an adult male who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

He was identified as 38-year-old Ricky Canty.

MPD offers a reward to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide in the District.