Document: MPD Investigating Southeast Homicide

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on April 13 at the intersection of Stanton Road and Mississippi Avenue, SE.

According to MPD documents, officers discovered a vehicle partially parked on the sidewalk at the location. The officer approached the vehicle and discovered an unconscious adult male who was not breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

The victim was identified as 35-year-old Christian Elsberry.

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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