WASHINGTON, D.C. — An 18-year-old man was shot multiple times in the middle of the afternoon on a busy Southwest D.C. street, prompting police to release surveillance images of a suspect and two people of interest linked to the attack.
The shooting happened around 3:53 p.m. on May 30 in the 400 block of M Street SW. First District officers arrived to find the victim conscious and suffering from several gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital by D.C. Fire and EMS with life-threatening injuries.
Newly released photos show the alleged shooter riding a scooter and two additional individuals who may have been involved or witnessed the incident. The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for public help to identify all three.
Authorities have not released the victim’s name. As of Thursday, no arrests have been made.
$10K reward offered in M Street shooting case
Investigators are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting. The images released are part of an effort to locate the suspect and determine the roles of the two people of interest.
The suspect was last seen leaving the area on a scooter shortly after shots were fired. Police have not said whether the shooting was targeted or random.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or anonymously text tips to 50411.
