Minnesota Avenue shooting leaves man dead in Northeast DC
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - UPDATE, 7/23: Metropolitan Police announced an arrest Thursday in the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Aaron Brown of Laurel, Maryland, who was found shot in the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue Northeast on July 11 and later died at a hospital.
The Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested 25-year-old Abdoulie Jawneh of Southeast D.C. on Thursday. He was charged with first-degree murder while armed pursuant to a D.C. Superior Court warrant.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is available for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
A man died after being shot Saturday night on Minnesota Avenue NE, according to D.C. police.
What we know:
Metropolitan Police Department officers responded around 9:31 p.m. Saturday, July 11, to the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue NE for a report of a shooting.
When Sixth District officers arrived, they found an adult male unconscious but breathing with a gunshot wound, police said.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Police said that despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead.
Homicide investigation underway
MPD’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation.
Police listed the case number as CCN 26096622.
What's next:
MPD said a press release with additional details is expected later today.
The Source: This article was written using information from the Metropolitan Police Department.