A teenager died after officers responding to a report of a person down found him suffering from gunshot wounds early Monday on Pennsylvania Avenue.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 19-year-old man was killed in an early morning shooting Monday in Southeast Washington, prompting a homicide investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.
Sixth District officers responded at approximately 4:30 a.m. on July 6 to the 2500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast, after receiving a report of a person down.
When officers arrived, they found an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
DC Fire and EMS transported the victim to a local hospital, where he died despite lifesaving efforts.
Police identified the victim as 19-year-old Turray Simms, of Northeast Washington.
No arrests have been announced.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Key Points
- A 19-year-old man was fatally shot early Monday in Southeast Washington.
- The victim was identified as Turray Simms of Northeast DC.
- Police are investigating the homicide and offering a reward of up to $25,000.
