Man gunned down in Northeast DC as police hunt dark blue Audi tied to deadly shooting

WASHINGTON, DC — A man was killed in a Northeast Washington shooting Monday evening as detectives searched for a dark blue SUV believed connected to the gunfire that erupted in the city’s Mayfair neighborhood.

Metropolitan Police Department officers responded around 6:28 p.m. to the 3700 block of Hayes Street Northeast after reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds.

DC Fire and EMS rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, where he later died despite lifesaving efforts, police said.

Investigators are now searching for a dark blue Audi Q5 believed connected to the shooting. Authorities said the SUV may be displaying Virginia license plates.

Police have not yet released the victim’s identity or information about a possible suspect.

The homicide investigation remains active.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the vehicle is urged to contact Metropolitan Police at 202-727-9099 or text anonymous tips to the department’s tip line at 50411.

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Key Points

• Man killed in Northeast DC shooting Monday evening
• Police searching for dark blue Audi Q5 tied to homicide
• Shooting happened in the Mayfair neighborhood on Hayes Street

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