Document: Northwest Shooting Leaves Man Dead

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a shooting that killed a man on Dec. 30, on the 500 block of Florida Avenue, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to a local hospital for the report of a shooting victim seeking treatment. Despite all life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries.

He was identified as 18-year-old Dekhota Evans.

During the investigation, it was determined Evans was transported to the hospital in a vehicle, by unknown individuals, after being shot at the location.

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.