WASHINGTON — Police are investigating a shooting that killed a man Monday evening on 33rd Street and M Street in the area of Georgetown in Northwest D.C. Police have identified the victim as 27-year-old Tarek Boothe, of Alexandria.
Officers responded to the scene just after 6 p.m. Monday, where Boothe was found unconscious and not breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound. Boothe was taken to the hospital for treatment, where he later died.
The Metropolitan Police Department's homicide unit was called to the scene and Chief Robert Contee arrived shortly after to confirm all presently-known details. He said currently the shooting is suspected to be targeted and a result of a possible argument between those involved. The suspect may also be injured.
The shooting scene is surrounded by shops and popular restaurants. Police are still searching for the shooter.
Police ask anyone who may have information about this case, including the suspect's whereabouts, to contact them. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case.
Anyone with details that may help investigators should contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411.
This investigation remains active, but it's not the first time this particular area has seen violence.
In October 2021, there was a shooting and attempted robbery that also took place on M Street in the neighborhood. According to D.C. police, an off-duty officer saw two men trying to rob a group of three people at gunpoint. Ultimately, a suspect shot a victim and the officer shot one suspect, although no deaths were reported.
Just under a year ago, another shooting in Georgetown was reported when a man was killed inside a home in the area. The shooting happened inside a residence in the 1000 block of Thomas Jefferson Street, Northwest, according to DC Police Chief Robert Contee.
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