Man shot in head in Anacostia

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Police are investigating after a 38-year-old man was found suffering from a head injury early Thursday morning.

Daquan Hooks was found in the 1900 block of 13th St., SE and taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries. According to the medical examiner, Daquan was killed by a gunshot wound to the base of his head.

Police have not yet released any suspect information.

This post has been updated to correct the neighborhood.