WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Metro Police Department’s Homicide Branch is investigating a homicide early yesterday morning in Northwest, D.C.

Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of V Street shortly before 3 am to investigate a shooting report. Upon arrival, officers discovered a young male gunshot victim inside a residence. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

16-year-old Mylaki Young of D.C. was identified as the victim.

If you have any information about this case, please call the police at 202-727-9099 or TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.

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