The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on April 2 on the 2100 block of 9th Street, NW.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. When they arrived, they located an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. A second man was found with a graze wound.
The victim was identified as 19-year-old Marquis Ward.
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.
