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DC Police investigate deadly shootings just 8 hours apart in SE

The unconnected shootings left two people dead Saturday.
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WASHINGTON — Police are investigating two deadly unconnected shootings in Southeast D.C. that happened less than eight hours apart Saturday. 

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the first shooting was reported in the 3500 block of A Street, Southeast shortly before 7:45 a.m. 

When officers arrived, they found a man who had been shot. DC Fire and EMS arrived to help but the man was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting. 

The man was identified Monday as 23-year-old Michael Delvaughn Hall, of Northeast, D.C. 

No suspect information has been released and there is no word on any possible motives at this time. 

Less than eight hours later, officers were called to the 1400 block of L Street, Southeast for reports of another shooting at 3:45 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS attempted to save the man's life, but he died at the scene. 

Police have identified the man as 22-year-old Charles Towles of Southeast D.C. 

No suspect information has been released and there is no word on any possible motives at this time. 

Police have not connected the shootings. 

Anyone with information may contact detectives at (202) 727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide committed in the District of Columbia. 

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