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Fatal shooting in Southeast Washington Man, 37, fatally shot in Southeast Washington
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A person was fatally shot Thursday in Southeast Washington, officials said. A 37-year-old man was fatally shot Thursday in Southeast Washington, officials said.
D.C. police said the incident happened in the 1600 block of 18th Street SE, a few blocks from Minnesota Avenue SE in the Anacostia neighborhood.D.C. police said the incident happened in the 1600 block of 18th Street SE, a few blocks from Minnesota Avenue SE in the Anacostia neighborhood.
Few details were immediately available. The victim’s name was not released, pending the notification of family. The victim was later identified as Bryan Tate Jr. of Southeast Washington. Police said the shooting happened around 1:16 p.m. when they were asked to check on a person’s welfare. When officers arrived, they found Tate inside a home. He had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are looking for a suspect or suspects and trying to determine a motive. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
The District has had 22 homicides this year, as of Thursday. That’s similar to the number of homicides at the same time last year.The District has had 22 homicides this year, as of Thursday. That’s similar to the number of homicides at the same time last year.
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