Man killed in Congress Heights shooting

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Police are investigating a fatal shooting that left 28-year-old Andrew McPhatter dead.

According to a police spokesperson, on the morning of March 1 police responded to 3500 block of Wheeler Rd., SE and found McPhatter suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. McPhatter was brought to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead four days later.

Police have not released any suspect information at this time.