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'This nonsense has to stop, I never thought it would be so close to home' | Vigil held for 27-year-old killed in Southwest shooting

Marquette Harris was killed Wednesday in a fatal shooting in the 200 block of P Street.

WASHINGTON — Friends and family gathered Saturday night to honor the life of Marquette Harris, 27, one of several victims killed in shooting during a violent week in D.C. 

The vigil was held in the 200 block of P Street, Southwest -- the exact location where he was killed Wednesday night.

Attendees lit candles, prayed and shared their memories of Harris.

Harris's grandmother, Annie Harris, said he was a good kid, always followed the rules.

"This nonsense has to stop. I never thought it would be so close to home. It tears me apart," Annie said.

D.C. police are still searching for a suspect and are offering up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 202-727-9099.

Credit: Lorna Hunt
Harris was shot and killed Wednesday in the 200 block of P Street, SW.

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