Late night dc shooting turns deadly on benning road

Man gunned down on Benning Road as DC police hunt killer

WASHINGTON, DC — A late-night shooting in Northeast Washington left a 26-year-old man dead, prompting a homicide investigation and a reward for information.

Officers responded around 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, to the 2000 block of Benning Road Northeast, where they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.

Emergency crews transported the victim to a nearby hospital, but he later died from his injuries despite lifesaving efforts.

Police identified the victim as 26-year-old Jamal Blakes, who had no fixed address.

Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.

Authorities are 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 contact police at (202) 727-9099 or submit a tip via text to 50411.

Key Points

• 26-year-old man fatally shot on Benning Road in Northeast DC
• Victim identified as Jamal Blakes with no fixed address
• Police offering up to $25,000 reward for information

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