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Homicide investigation underway after man shot, killed in Northwest DC

Detectives are actively investigating to determine a motive and suspect(s) involved in the deadly shooting.

WASHINGTON — A man was shot to death in Northwest D.C. Monday morning, sparking a homicide investigation and leaving police searching for answers.

Officers with the Metro Transit Police Department were in the 600 block of I Street, Northwest around 5:15 a.m. when they heard the sound of gunshots. Metro officers and the Metropolitan Police Department canvassed the area and located a man who had been shot.

DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and the man was pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old George Johnson of Northwest, D.C.

Detectives are actively investigating to determine a motive and suspect(s) involved in the deadly shooting.

Across the District, as of June 16, there were 107 reported homicide cases which is an increase of 16%. Within the same span of time in 2022, according to DC Police, there were 92 cases. 

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.

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