MPD Investigating Northeast Homicide

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Northeast.

On Friday, November 1, 2024, at approximately 3:54 a.m., officers of the Sixth District responded to the 100 block of 44^th Street, Northeast. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male unconscious and not breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS were summoned to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the decedent was pronounced dead

The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Dwaun Simpson, of Southeast DC.

This case remains under investigation. Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.

CCN: 24169678

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