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Southeast DC shooting leaves one dead

A call came in just after 7 p.m. about a shooting in the 2000 block of Naylor Road, Southeast.

WASHINGTON — Jaqiah Johnson, an 18-year-old man from D.C. was killed in a shooting in Southeast on Friday night, the Metropolitan Police Department said.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, a call came in just after 7 p.m. about a shooting in the 2000 block of Naylor Road, Southeast.

When first responders arrived, they found Johnson, who had been shot. He was not conscious and not breathing at the time.

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Police say Johnson died at the scene. His death is being investigated as a homicide. 

Investigators have not released any details about suspect descriptions or possible motive. 

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Anyone with information may contact detectives by calling (202) 727-9099 or text the department's tipline at 50411. 

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