WASHINGTON, DC — A man was discovered fatally shot on a Northwest DC street early Sunday morning, prompting a homicide investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.
The incident occurred around 5:47 a.m. in the 3300 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. Officers responded to a report of a shooting and found an adult male unconscious and not breathing. He was pronounced dead at the scene by DC Fire and EMS personnel.
The victim was identified as 26-year-old Benjamin Coleman, a resident of Northwest, DC. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been named in connection with the killing.
Investigators have not disclosed a possible motive, and it remains unclear whether the shooting was targeted. Detectives are continuing to review surveillance footage and gather witness accounts.
MPD offering reward in fatal Northwest shooting
The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case. Anyone with information is urged to call (202) 727-9099 or text 50411.
