WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 27-year-old man was fatally shot early Saturday morning in the 2700 block of Langston Place, Southeast. Officers who were in the area around 2:18 a.m. heard multiple gunshots and discovered the victim, identified as Dee Monte Pernell Chase of Southeast, with gunshot wounds in front of a residence. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Three additional victims—a man and two women—sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case.
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