Document: Police Search for Suspect in Capitol Hill Murder

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The Metropolitan Police Department is searching for a suspect who is connected to a homicide on the 1300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.

Police are searching for Peter Nhek Neth in connection to a homicide on June 15.

According to a press release, police are currently looking for Peter Nhek Neth. Neth, 30, is wanted on an DC Superior Court arrest warrant for allegedly shooting 37-year-old Richfield Chang in a residence on June 15. Chan was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

A woman, who was also in the residence, sustained multiple gunshot wounds as well. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Neth, or who has knowledge of this incident should call the police at 202-727-9099.  Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411. The police department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information that leads to an arrest and conviction for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.



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