Man Found Dead of Gunshot Wound in Car in Northwest D.C.

A man was found dead in a car early Thursday in Northwest D.C.

Police said he apparently died of a gunshot wound. Officers found the man's body in the 800 block of Jefferson St. NW shortly before 2 a.m., when they arrived for the report of a shooting.

D.C. police said they found the victim unresponsive; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Jefferson and 8th street were closed as police investigated.

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