Man shot dead in broad daylight on Birney Place in Southeast DC
Washington, DC – A quiet Sunday afternoon turned deadly in Southeast when a 20-year-old man was shot and killed on Birney Place, marking yet another fatal shooting in the District this month.
The incident occurred around 3:03 p.m. on the 2600 block of Birney Place SE, where officers responded to reports of gunfire. They arrived to find Najii Mercer, of Oxon Hill, MD, lying unconscious and not breathing with a gunshot wound.
Mercer was rushed to a nearby hospital by DC Fire and EMS, but he was later pronounced dead after medical staff determined he showed no signs of life.
Police have not identified a suspect, and no arrests have been made as of Monday. The case remains under active investigation.
The department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in connection to the homicide.
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Key Points
- Najii Mercer, 20, was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Southeast DC
- The fatal shooting happened on the 2600 block of Birney Place SE
- Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information in the case
