On Friday night, there was a tragic shooting incident in Northeast Washington, D.C., leaving one man dead. The Metropolitan Police Department is actively investigating the case.
The shooting occurred within an apartment located in the 300 block of Morse Street NE, a region near Union Market and NoMa. Officers arrived on the scene shortly after 8 p.m., responding to reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon entering the apartment, officers discovered a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Sadly, he was found unconscious and without a pulse, and was declared dead on site.
Later, the victim was identified as 20-year-old Roy Lee Bennett Jr., a resident of Northeast D.C.
By Saturday morning, no arrests had taken place, but the police are seeking between four to five suspects who reportedly fled the building after the shooting.
Authorities encourage anyone with information regarding this incident to reach out to the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or send a text to 50411.
The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that can help lead to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in any homicide in D.C. Call (202) 727-9099 for tips, or text the department’s tip line at 50411 for anonymous submissions.
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