Man Fatally Shot in Southeast D.C.

Man Fatally Shot in Southeast D.C.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department have initiated an investigation into a shooting that resulted in the death of a male victim in Southeast, D.C. on Thursday evening.

Shortly after 9 p.m., officers responded to a report of an unconscious individual at a residence in the 1600 block of 22nd Street, Southeast. Upon their arrival, police discovered an adult male who was unconscious and unresponsive, having sustained a gunshot wound.

The victim, identified as 24-year-old Amar Harris from Southeast, DC, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

If you have information pertaining to this case, please contact the police at 202-727-9099 or TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411. This case remains under investigation.