Man Killed After Shooting in Northeast DC

Police in Washington are investigating a shooting in Northeast D.C. after a man was killed in Eckington Friday.

Metropolitan Police identified 20-year-old Matthew Washington of Northwest as the man shot dead.

Police said they recieved reports of a shooting at around 3:50 p.m. Friday in the 100 block of Harry Thomas Way, NE where officers found Washington suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound.

He was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead.

Washington's death is the 23rd homicide in the District this year.

Police are offering a $25,000 reward and ask anyone with information to call 202-727-9099.

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