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Man found dead after targeted shooting outside Nationals Park

Preliminary footage obtained by police shows a 'dark-colored SUV' fleeing from the location "at a high rate of speed shortly after the shooting occurred."

WASHINGTON — DC Police are investigating a fatal shooting outside of the Washington Nationals Park Sunday, authorities said.

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Van Street and N Street, outside local restaurants and bars. Once on the scene, officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds inside a vehicle, officials said. 

Despite life-saving efforts, the man was pronounced dead on the scene. His identity was not immediately released. 

Police say the victim was the target of the attack. "We do have preliminary footage of a dark-colored SUV seeing fleeing the from the location at a high rate of speed a short time after the shooting occurred," Commander Tasha Bryant said in a tweeted video.

Bryant said the police are thankful there weren't a lot of crowds in the area during the incident. She also added police are determined the driving the causes of gun violence out of the community

"It's game day; I want everyone to feel comfortable coming here and enjoying this beautiful city, the restaurants, and watching the game."

Anyone with information relevant to the incident is urged to contact Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.

This is a developing story. We are working to gather additional details. Stay with WUSA9 for the latest updates as they come in to our newsroom.

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