Deadly Monday afternoon shooting shuts down busy Benning Road
WASHINGTON, DC – A man was gunned down Monday afternoon near the DC-Maryland line, triggering a homicide investigation that shut down part of Benning Road SE and put police on the hunt for a heavily tinted black Acura sedan.
The shooting was reported shortly after 2:30 p.m. in the 5000 block of Benning Road SE, near the Prince George’s County border and close to a Shell gas station and grocery store.
Victim found unconscious on Benning Road
The adult male victim was found unconscious with gunshot wounds.
He died from his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim’s identity and details surrounding what led to the shooting were not immediately provided.
Black Acura becomes focus of search
Investigators are looking for a black, four-door Acura sedan in connection with the homicide investigation.
The vehicle has heavily tinted windows and a sunroof, according to the information released.
No description of a suspected shooter was provided.
Deadly shooting shuts down Benning Road
The investigation prompted authorities to close Benning Road in both directions between H Street SE and Southern Avenue.
The roadway has since reopened.
Anyone with information can contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.
Key Points
- An adult man was fatally shot shortly after 2:30 p.m. Monday in the 5000 block of Benning Road SE.
- Police are looking for a black four-door Acura sedan with heavily tinted windows and a sunroof.
- Benning Road was closed in both directions during the investigation and has since reopened.
