17-year-old succumbs to gunshot wounds in dc hospital

17-year-old succumbs to gunshot wounds in DC hospital

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April 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – A 17-year-old boy has died from injuries sustained in a February shooting in Northeast Washington, prompting a homicide investigation, police confirmed Wednesday.

The shooting occurred on Sunday, February 2, 2025, around 9:11 p.m. in the 1400 block of Florida Avenue, NE. Officers from the Fifth District responded to a report of gunfire and found a juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was transported by DC Fire and EMS to a nearby hospital, where he remained under medical care for several weeks. On Monday, March 17, he was pronounced dead despite all life-saving efforts.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner later ruled the cause of death as a gunshot wound and the manner of death as a homicide.

The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Trey’zuan Charles of Northeast DC.

A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Tips can be submitted by calling (202) 727-9099 or texting 50411.

Chris Quigley

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