DC police investigating deadly shooting in Congress Heights
Jan 18, 2025
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) -- Police in D.C. are investigating after a man was shot to death in Congress Heights Saturday morning.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) told DC News Now that just before 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 18, officers went to the 1300 block of Congress Street SE for a report of a person suffering from cardiac arrest.
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When the officers arrived, they found a man who was unconscious and not breathing, with gunshot wounds.
He died at the scene.
Police said the case is under investigation by the Homicide Unit.
The victim's name has not been released, as of Saturday morning.
Anyone with information that can help police in their investigation is encouraged to call 202-727-9099 or text MPD at 50411.