Marcus Stephens fatally shot

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Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Marcus Stephens.

Stephens was discovered by police around 10:51 p.m. on July 20, in the 1000 block of 17th Street, NE. He was found unresponsive and unconscious, suffering from multiple gun shot wounds. D.C. fire and EMS transported Stephens to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police have not yet released any suspect information.