Document: MPD Investigating Shooting Death of 15-Year-Old Girl

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of 15-year-old girl that occurred on April 14 on the 2400 block of Elvans Road, SE.

According to MPD documents, officers were in the area when they heard gunshots. While investigating, they found a teenage girl with gunshot wound injuries inside an apartment building. She died at the scene.

The victim was identified as 15-year-old Niomi Russell.

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.

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