Suspect sought after man fatally shot in Northeast DC alley
WASHINGTON, DC — Investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in connection with the December shooting death of a man in Northeast Washington.
On Saturday, December 27, at approximately 6:24 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to a report of gunfire in an alley next to the 4400 block of Jay Street NE. Responding units found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital by D.C. Fire and EMS personnel but was later pronounced dead despite medical efforts.
The victim was identified as 49-year-old Junior Almozard, a resident of Northeast, D.C.
Officials with the Metropolitan Police Department released surveillance footage and images of a suspect captured in the vicinity of the scene. The individual’s identity remains unknown, and investigators are asking anyone with relevant information to come forward.
youtube.com/watch?v=kpmUg2KG5l4&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fmpdc.dc.gov%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTEThe homicide remains under active investigation. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.
Anyone with tips should contact police at (202) 727-9099 or send information anonymously via text to the Department’s Text Tip Line at 50411.
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Key Points
- A man was shot and killed in the alley next to the 4400 block of Jay Street NE on December 27
- The victim, Junior Almozard, 49, died at a local hospital following the shooting
- Police released surveillance footage and are offering a $25,000 reward for tips leading to an arrest