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Police investigating deadly shooting in Southeast DC

Police said they are conducting a homicide investigation and a suspect is in custody.

WASHINGTON — Police in D.C. are investigating a homicide after a gunshot victim showed up at the hospital on Monday night.

Around 8:45 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of 30th Street, Southeast for the report of a shooting. However, arriving officers did not locate any victims.

A short time later, police said a man was found at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. The Metropolitan Police Department said the victim was not conscious and not breathing. It wasn't clear how the man got to the hospital. 

Police said the man died on Tuesday.

The victim was identified as 24-year-old Maurice Robinson, of Northeast, D.C.

Detectives determined that the shooting occurred in the 2900 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast – which is not too far from the original shooting call.

The police department said they've arrested 46-year-old David Pena, of Southeast, D.C., who had been charged with second degree murder while armed.

No details on what led to the shooting have been released.

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Annapolis Police say a 45-year-old man has been charged in connection to the shooting. The man was identified as Charles Robert Smith. 

Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson said Smith lives in the area. He was charged with three counts of second-degree murder, three counts of first-degree assault, three counts of attempted murder as well as firearm charges. Smith is being held without bond.

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