Document: Updated MPD Investigating Northeast Homicide

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an ongoing investigation into a fatal shooting incident in Northeast DC.

The incident occurred on Sept. 15, at approximately 8:25 a.m. Officers responded to a shooting report in the 400 block of 50th Street, Northeast. On arrival, they found an unconscious adult male in the alley of the reported location, suffering from a gunshot wound.

The DC Fire and EMS also arrived on the scene, finding no signs of life on the victim. The man was pronounced dead thereafter.

The victim has been identified as 44-year-old James Price, who had no fixed address. The MPD urges anyone with knowledge of this incident to call police at (202) 727 – 9099 or text tip to MPD’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is offered for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the homicide.