Jermaine Richards Jr. fatally shot

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Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jermaine Richards Jr.

Richards was discovered by police around 2:55 p.m., on July 30, in the 4400 block of Quarles Street, NE. He was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC fire and EMS found no signs consistent with life and he was pronounced dead.

Police have not yet released any suspect information.