Document: Third Homicide Occurs in Ward 7 within Five Days

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The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sept. 7.

According to a press release, officers found 19-year-old DeAndre Person suffering from a gunshot wound on the 3600 block of Jay Street, NE. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this homicide or any other homicide in DC. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.



9 8 19 Homicide 3600 Block of Jay Street, Northeast (Text)

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