Rudolph Garris identified as man fatally shot Tuesday

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Police say a man died from a gunshot wound on Tuesday afternoon.

The victim has been identified as 25-year old Rudolph Garris of Suitland, MD. Garris was found suffering from a gunshot wound in the 4200 block of Sixth Street, SE, at approximately 3:11 p.m. on March 1. Garris was then rushed to a local hospital where he died.

This is the second homicide to occur on March 1. Adam Edwin Barker was shot Monday and died the following day.

Police are still investigating the case for any suspects.