Document: *UPDATE* Man Killed in Northeast Shooting

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) continues to investigate a shooting that killed a man on Dec. 26.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the 2600 block of Benning Road, NE, for the report of sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located evidence of a shooting, but no victims.

A while later, officers responded to the 4300 block of Hunt Place, NE, for the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, officers located a man with gunshot wound injuries. He died at the scene.

The investigation determined the individual was shot on the 2600 block of Benning Road, NE.

The victim was identified as 19-year-old Ronald Crews.

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.

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