Document: Suspect Sought in a Northeast Homicide

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that they are seeking public assistance in locating a suspect connected to a homicide in Northeast DC.

The homicide incident occurred on Sept. 15, 2024, around 8:25 a.m., as MPD officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 400 block of 50th Street, NE. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found an unconscious male adult, later identified as 44-year old James Price with no fixed address, suffering from a gunshot wound in an alleyway. Despite efforts of DC Fire and EMS, Price was pronounced dead at the scene as his condition showed no signs consistent with life.

The MPD disclosed that the suspect in question was captured on surveillance cameras, and their images can be seen in photos and a video linked to in the press release.

Finally, the MPD urged anyone with information about the incident to call (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for any information leading to an arrest and conviction in the homicide case. The MPD stressed the importance of not taking personal action but instead reporting any knowledge about the case to the police.