Document: MPD Releases Video of Suspects and Vehicle in Northwest Fatal Shooting

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect vehicle connected to a homicide that occurred on April 2 on the 2100 block of 9th Street, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the sounds of gunshots. They located a male with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, where after all life saving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries. He was identified as 19-year-old Marquis Ward.

A second victim was located suffering from a graze wound.

The suspect vehicle was captured by surveillance footage.

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.