A man shot near H Street in Northeast DC has died of his injuries.
A message on the First District listserv states:
At approximately 3:00 p.m. today, First District Officers responded for the sounds of gunshots in the 600 Block of Morris Pl., N.E. Upon arriving on the scene, officers discovered an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by ambulance to an area hospital where he was later pronounced. The case is currently being investigated by MPD. Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099.
From Twitter:
DC cops say shooting 600 blk Morris Pl NE is now a homicide. Victim's name not released. pic.twitter.com/qOWUtGH2M4
— Darcy Spencer (@darcyspencer) April 25, 2014
Great job MPD! This was 1st time I can say I def heard gunshots. MT @HStGreatSt Am told police made swift arrest in Morris Pl NE shooting.
— capitolization (@capitolization) April 25, 2014
Shooting on Morris Pl NE near Ludlow-Taylor School at approx 3:30 today. Horrible and sad. #HstNE http://t.co/VeplXZMN4D
— Brendan Danaher (@bjdanaher) April 25, 2014
38YR-OLD MAN SHOT IN HEAD, cardiac arrest, probable homicide, Morris Pl at 7th St NE, DC. Suspect car in 300 blk 16th St NE.
— Alan Henney (@alanhenney) April 25, 2014
