Fatal shooting in southeast d. C. Leaves one man dead — Crime Scene - Police Line Do Not Cross

WASHINGTON, DC – The District’s Homicide Branch is actively investigating a fatal shooting in Southeast Washington, D.C., that resulted in the death of a 31-year-old man.

The incident unfolded late on Friday night, around 11:16 p.m. when officers from the Seventh District responded to reports of gunshots in the 3000 block of Stanton Road. Upon arrival, they discovered evidence of a shooting. Meanwhile, officers from the First District were informed about a man with a gunshot wound being transported to their station by a rideshare driver. Tragically, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the station.

The deceased has been identified as Tejuan Coleman, a resident of Southeast D.C.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about this case to contact the police at 202-727-9099. For those wishing to provide information anonymously, texts can be sent to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.

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