Document: Two Homicides on November 5

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Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials are investigating two homicides that occurred on Nov. 5.

At approximately 4:58 p.m. officers arrived at the 3500 block of Minnesota Avenue, SE, due to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 26-year-old Anthony Depetris with gunshot wounds and transported him to a local hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries, according to the press release.

At approximately 9:00 p.m. officers responded to the 100 Block of Taussig Place, NE, due to sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located 32-year-old Antwonne Turner with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on scene, according to the press release.

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