DC man gunned down in alley near Jay Street as homicide probe intensifies
Washington, DC – A 49-year-old man was fatally shot in a Northeast alley just after sunset Saturday, prompting a full-scale homicide investigation as police search for clues in the city’s latest deadly shooting.
The shooting occurred around 6:24 p.m. in an alley behind the 4400 block of Jay Street NE. When officers arrived on scene, they found Junior Almozard, a resident of Northeast DC, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The area where the shooting took place is a residential neighborhood with a mix of row houses and apartment buildings. Police taped off the alley for several hours Saturday night, combing the scene for evidence while speaking with potential witnesses.
No suspects have been publicly identified, and investigators have not released any details on what may have led to the shooting.
The Metropolitan Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward. Tipsters can call (202) 727-9099 or send anonymous information via text to 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.
This incident marks another violent weekend in the District, where gun violence continues to challenge public safety efforts, especially in the eastern quadrants of the city.
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Key Points
- Junior Almozard, 49, was shot and killed Saturday in a Northeast DC alley
- The shooting occurred near the 4400 block of Jay Street NE around 6:24 p.m.
- A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest
