20-year-old man killed in Northeast DC shooting as police hunt for gunman

WASHINGTON, DC — A 20-year-old man died after being shot Monday evening on a Northeast Washington street, prompting a homicide investigation as detectives work to identify whoever pulled the trigger.

The shooting happened May 11 around 6:28 p.m. in the 3700 block of Hayes Street Northeast, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Officers responding to reports of gunfire found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound at the scene.

DC Fire and EMS crews rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, but despite lifesaving efforts, he was later pronounced dead.

Police identified the victim Tuesday as 20-year-old Andrew Williams of Northeast Washington.

Investigators have not released information about a possible suspect or motive as the case remains under active investigation.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has information connected to the homicide to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Metropolitan Police at 202-727-9099 or text anonymous tips to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.

MPD said a reward of up to $25,000 is available for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible.

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Key Points

• 20-year-old Andrew Williams killed in Northeast DC shooting
• Victim found shot on Hayes Street Monday evening
• MPD offering up to $25K reward in homicide investigation

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