A burst of gunfire left one man dead and two others injured after an overnight shooting in Northwest DC.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A triple shooting in Northwest DC has left one man dead and two others injured, prompting a homicide investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.
The shooting occurred at approximately 1:24 a.m. on July 8 in the 800 block of 6th Street, Northwest.
Officers responding to reports of gunfire found two adult men suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. One victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while the second was listed in critical condition.
DC Fire and EMS transported both men to a local hospital.
A short time later, a third adult male arrived at an area hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound that investigators determined was connected to the same shooting.
Despite lifesaving efforts, the critically injured victim died at the hospital.
Police identified the victim as 32-year-old Marquis Turner, of District Heights, Maryland.
No arrests have been announced.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Key Points
- One man was killed and two others were injured in a shooting in Northwest DC.
- The victim who died was identified as 32-year-old Marquis Turner of District Heights, Maryland.
- Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest.