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DC Police investigate Northeast shooting as homicide

Drivers in the area should be on the lookout for a road closure on Meigs Place from Montello Avenue to Trinidad Avenue.

WASHINGTON — Police are investigating a homicide in Northeast, D.C. after a man found with multiple gunshot wounds died. 

Officials report that a shooting took place in the 1200 block of Meigs Place, NE around 3 p.m. Monday. The man was shot multiple times, including at least once in the leg. The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Jamal Gibson, of Southeast, D.C.

No further details have been given about the shooting including any potential suspects. 

Drivers in the area should be on the lookout for a road closure on Meigs Place from Montello Avenue to Trinidad Avenue. There is no timeline on when roads would reopen. 

This is an ongoing investigation and WUSA9 will provide more information as it becomes available.

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