Police ID man shot, killed inside DC restaurant; suspect charged in nightclub shooting
WASHINGTON - Authorities have identified the man who was shot and killed inside a D.C. restaurant over the weekend and have charged a man they say shot six people at a nearby nightclub just hours earlier.
Officers on patrol in northwest Washington say the sound of gunfire just before 1:15 a.m. Saturday led them to a restaurant in the 1300 block of U Street. Inside, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The man, identified by officials as 43-year-old Kenneth Goins, of Salisbury, Maryland, died at the scene.
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Police are looking for two suspects, one of them wearing a white or gray sweatshirt and riding a motorcycle.
A $25,000 reward is being offered in the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 202-727-9099.
Hours earlier, police were able to track down the suspected gunman they say shot six people at a nightclub on Connecticut Avenue.
The shooting happened just after 11:20 p.m. at Decades nightclub.
Officers say three men and two women were transported to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. A fourth man was treated on the scene for a minor graze wound and refused transport to a hospital.
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One of the victims told FOX 5 she was shot in the leg while she was out celebrating her bachelorette party. The bride-to-be is set to get married in two weeks.
Witnesses were able to direct officers to the suspect, identified as 29-year-old Rennwel Mantock, of Hyattsville, Maryland. Officers quickly detained Mantock and recovered a firearm on scene.
Police believe Mantock opened fire after employees threw him out of the club following a dispute.
Mantock was charged with assault with intent to kill, possession of unregistered ammunition, and possession of an unregistered firearm.
Both cases remain under investigation.
"The Mayor’s Office of Nightlife and Culture is aware of the two violent incidents that occurred this past weekend in and around our nightlife venues on U Street and Connecticut Ave NW. Law enforcement responded promptly to these incidents. Both areas are covered by the District’s Multiagency Nightlife Public Safety Taskforce, which was active during the weekend," said Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Lindsey Appiah. "Mayor Bowser continues to prioritize reducing violent crime, as evidenced by the ongoing efforts of the Taskforce, the recent passage of Secure DC, and strong public safety funding in the Mayor’s proposed FY2025 budget. We remain committed to collaborating with businesses and residents to enhance public safety in our commercial districts, which are vital to maintaining our community’s growth and quality of life. Violent crime across the District is down 25% and total crime is down 15% compared to this time last year."