Woman's death in DC investigated as homicide; police search for victim's vehicle

Police are investigating a homicide that happened Sunday night in Southeast, D.C.

Officers say a woman was found dead in the 700 block of 12th Street at around 7 p.m. following a welfare check. Investigators say they believe the woman had suffered from gunshot wounds.

Authorities are looking for the victim's vehicle which is described as a blue Chevy Caprice with DC tags ES-1813.