Document: Updated MPD Investigating Southeast Homicide

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an ongoing investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in Southeast.

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, around 2:43 a.m., officers were called to a residence on the 2300 block of Marion Barry Avenue, Southeast, following a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the officers found an unconscious adult male victim with a gunshot wound. Despite the arrival of DC Fire and EMS, the victim showed no signs of life and was declared dead at the scene.

The victim has been identified as 36-year-old David Washington of Southeast, DC. The suspects of this crime were caught on surveillance cameras near the scene.

MPD is calling for anyone who can identify the suspects or who has information about this incident to contact them at (202) 727 -9099 or text their tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. MPD is offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this homicide.