Muhammad Washington fatally shot in Northeast Tuesday

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A 20-year-old man was fatally shot Tuesday morning, according to police.

Police say Muhammad Washington was found with apparent gunshot wounds in the 600 block of 42nd street, Northeast at around 11:45 Tuesday morning. Washington, also of Northeast, was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries.

According to NBC Washington, Washington was on his way to the store when he was shot.

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