Police find 24-year-old shot dead on u street
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Police Find 24-Year-Old Shot Dead on U Street

October 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man in the early hours of Saturday in Northwest D.C.

Police responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 3:38 a.m. at the 900 block of U Street. Upon arrival, they found a man with a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

24-year-old Diamonte Lewis of Southeast D.C. was identified as the victim.

Authorities ask anyone with information about this case to contact the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous tips can also be sent to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411.

Kristen Harrison-Oneal

Kristen Harrison-Oneal

Kristen Oneal is a freelance writer for Shore News Network and longtime blogger and editor of her local business chamber of commerce. She is a stay-at-home mom and amateur news junkie.