This just in from Metro PD:
HOMICIDE: 2300 Block of 14th Street, NE
(Washington, DC)-Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting which occurred in the 2300 block of 14th Street, NE.
On Thursday, February 17, 2011, shortly after 12:00 pm, units from the Fifth District responded to the 2300 block of 14th Street, NE for the report of an unconscious male. Upon their arrival they were met by DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel who directed them to an individual who was found inside of the location suffering from gunshot wounds. It was determined by DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel that the victim did not show any signs consistent with life, and was subsequently pronounced dead. The victims’ remains have been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner pending autopsy.The victims’ identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIME (1-888-919-2746).
The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.
