Night turns deadly as DC man gunned down in the street
Washington, DC – A man was gunned down late Sunday night in Southeast DC, prompting a homicide investigation after officers found him fatally wounded on a residential block.
The shooting occurred at approximately 10:18 p.m. in the 3800 block of 9th Street, Southeast. When Seventh District officers responded to a report of gunfire, they discovered an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS arrived shortly after, but the victim showed no signs of life and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Simon Getachew, a resident of Northwest DC.
Investigators have not released any information about a suspect or motive. Detectives continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses as the search for answers unfolds. No arrests had been made as of Tuesday.
The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this homicide.
Anyone with information is urged to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text a tip anonymously to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
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Key Points
- A man was shot and killed Sunday night in the 3800 block of 9th Street SE
- The victim was identified as Simon Getachew, 30, of Northwest DC
- MPD is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction