15-year-old girl dies after being shot in Southeast DC

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15-year-old girl dies after being shot in Southeast DC

Metropolitan Police Department detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl in Southeast Washington on Saturday night.

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl in Southeast Washington on Saturday night.

What we know:

Officers responded to a reported shooting in the 900 block of Barnaby Street SE around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a juvenile female suffering from a gunshot wound.

Despite immediate life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the MPD. 

A heavy police presence remained in the area late Saturday as detectives processed evidence and interviewed witnesses.

What you can do:

The Metropolitan Police Department urges anyone with information regarding this incident to call 202-727-9099 or text tips anonymously to 50411.

The Source: Information from the Metropolitan Police Department. 

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