Man shot dead inside Northeast DC home just after midnight
WASHINGTON, DC – A man was gunned down inside a Northeast DC home early Wednesday morning in a deadly shooting that unfolded just minutes after midnight, launching a homicide investigation that’s now underway.
Shortly after 12 a.m., Fourth District officers responded to a residence on the 1300 block of Varnum Street NE after reports of gunfire. Inside, they found 18-year-old Malik Moore suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency crews rushed Moore to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts.
The shooting marks the latest in a string of overnight gun violence incidents across the District. Police have not released any suspect description or motive. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear, and officials have not said whether the victim knew his attacker.
Detectives remained at the scene for hours into the morning, canvassing the area and interviewing potential witnesses. The home, located on a typically quiet residential block, became a crime scene as yellow tape cordoned off the area and police searched for evidence.
Malik Moore, a Northeast DC resident, was just 18 years old. Officials confirmed his identity later Wednesday.
Investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward and are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for tips that lead to an arrest and conviction in the case.
The shooting brings renewed attention to gun violence in residential areas, where many incidents occur behind closed doors with few witnesses. Police have not said whether they believe the shooting was targeted or random.
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Key Points
- 18-year-old Malik Moore was fatally shot inside a Northeast DC home early Wednesday
- The shooting occurred on the 1300 block of Varnum Street NE just after midnight
- Police are investigating and offering a $25,000 reward for tips leading to an arrest