Police crime scene. File photo. — Police crime scene. File Photo.

Teen dies after broad daylight shooting behind busy Tenleytown corridor

WASHINGTON, DC — An 18-year-old man from Southwest DC has died after being shot behind a busy Tenleytown business corridor, turning a daytime shooting into a homicide investigation, police said.

The Metropolitan Police Department identified the victim as Brady Flowers Jr., 18, of Southwest DC.

The shooting happened Thursday, May 7, at about 4:35 p.m. in the 4500 block of Wisconsin Avenue Northwest.

Second District officers responded to reports of gunfire and found Flowers suffering from a gunshot wound in an alley behind an establishment in the area.

He was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police said Flowers died Friday, May 8, after succumbing to his injuries.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the fatal shooting.

The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25K for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Anyone with information is urged to call MPD at 202-727-9099 or text tips anonymously to 50411.

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Key Points

• 18-year-old Brady Flowers Jr. died after Wisconsin Avenue shooting
• Victim found wounded in alley behind Tenleytown establishment
• MPD offering up to $25K reward in homicide investigation

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