WASHINGTON, D.C. – A somber investigation is underway in Southeast Washington, D.C., following the fatal shooting of a man on Tuesday night. The incident, which has added to the city’s concerns over gun violence, occurred in the 3000 block of Martin Luther King Junior Avenue.
The Metropolitan Police Department received a call at 9:02 p.m. about the shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim who had sustained gunshot wounds. Tragically, the victim was discovered in an unresponsive state and was not found conscious or breathing at the scene.
The injured man was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for emergency care. However, despite the medical efforts, the victim did not survive his injuries.
In the wake of the shooting, police have issued a lookout for a blue Infiniti, which was reportedly last seen fleeing the scene. This detail is crucial as investigators work to piece together the events leading up to the fatal incident.
The MPD is actively seeking information from the public that could lead to a breakthrough in this case. They encourage anyone with knowledge related to the incident to come forward and share tips by calling 202-727-9099. For those who prefer to provide information anonymously, the department offers a TEXT TIP LINE, where tips can be sent via text message to 50411.