Document: *Updated* MPD Investigating a Fatal Shooting in Northwest D.C.

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on March 17 on the intersection of 7th and P Streets, NW.

According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found two men with gunshot wounds, who died at the scene. Four additional adult victims, all suffering from gunshot wounds, were also located at the scene. They were transported to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. An additional victim walked into a hospital seeking treatment for a gunshot wound.

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation. The preliminary detectives’ investigation suggests that one or more suspects intentionally discharged their firearms at the victims.

The victims were identified as 32-year-old Anthony Brown and 32-year-old Jay Lucks.

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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