Police searching for suspect in fatal shooting

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Herman Lee Cook

Herman Lee Cook

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding Herman Lee Cook., Jr.

Cook is wanted for the alleged murder of 45-year-old Donald Stephen Johnson, Jr., earlier this month.

Johnson was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the 5700 block of Georgia Ave., NW, last Monday. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died.

Police describe Cook as a black male, 5’8″ tall, weighing 250 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. Police say he is to be considered “armed and dangerous.”