Shooting Claims Life of 22-Year-Old in Northwest D.C.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A 22-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday night in Northwest, D.C. The Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department is investigating the shooting.

Police received a shooting report at the 3500 Block of 13th Street shortly before midnight. Upon reaching the scene, officers found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital by EMS, but unfortunately, despite all attempts to save his life, he succumbed to his injuries.

22-year-old Jesse Benitez of D.C. was identified as the victim. Police are looking for a four-door dark color Kia.

If you have any information about this incident, please take no action but call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. This case remains under investigation.

Kristen Harrison-Oneal
Kristen Oneal is a freelance reporter and stay-at-home mom with experience writing her local chamber of commerce's monthly newsletter. She covers Philadelphia news and occasionally dabbles in human interest stories for Shore News Network.

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