WASHINGTON — Police have released photos of a man wanted in connection to the deadly assault of a transgender woman in Northwest D.C. The man captured by surveillance cameras is identified as a person of interest in the death of 30-year-old Anee Roberson.
Police have not directly said the man is a suspect.
At 4:20 a.m. on Oct. 14, officers were flagged down for a person in the roadway in the 900 block of U Street. Police learned that a woman was assaulted and then struck by a car. The person who hit her stayed at the scene and was not involved in the initial assault. She was taken to an area hospital where she later died due to her injuries.
Further investigation revealed Roberson was a transgender woman. Police say her death is not being investigated as a hate crime.
Detectives are working to identify the suspects who assaulted Roberson resulting in her death.
Police say a person of interest was captured by nearby surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos and video below:
Person of interest in deadly assault of trans woman in DC
A candle light vigil will be held for Anee Roberson on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at 900 U Street, Northwest – the site of her death.
An organization called DC Safe Haven started a GoFundMe to support Roberson's loved ones with expenses.
Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone with information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case.
Anyone who may know more about what happened is asked to call Detective Sean Rutter at 202-657-3102 or Detective Sidney Catlett at 202-302-9651. Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099 or text the tip line at 50411.
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