WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man was found fatally shot inside a Northeast DC apartment early Friday following a reported altercation between roommates, officials said.
The incident unfolded just after midnight on the 100 block of Fort Drive, where Fourth District officers responded to a disturbance call around 12:15 a.m. Inside the apartment, they discovered an adult male suffering from an unknown injury.
DC Fire and EMS arrived on scene, but all lifesaving efforts failed. The man was pronounced dead shortly after their arrival.
On Saturday, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death was a gunshot wound and ruled the case a homicide.
The victim was identified as 41-year-old Allen Sharpshire of Northeast, D.C.
No arrests have been announced and no suspect information has been released. The investigation is ongoing.
A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. Tips can be submitted by calling (202) 727-9099 or texting 50411.
