WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place on May 10th. This incident happened on the Unit Block of Galveston Street in Southwest D.C. This is being investigated by the Homicide Branch of the Police Department.
According to detectives, “At approximately 8:05 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim, inside of the location, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. While on the scene, Seventh District members received a call for a second shooting victim in the Unit block of Forrester Street, Southwest. When units arrived, they located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.”
19-year-old Deonte Pittman, of Southeast, D.C. was named as the victim.
If you have any information about this shooting, please call the police at 202-727-9099.