Anacostia

Woman Killed, Man Hurt in Anacostia Shooting

A woman has died and a man is hurt after a shooting Friday night in Anacostia. 

Shawntese Murphy, of Suitland, Maryland, died after she and the man were shot on the 1600 block of U Street SE. Murphy was 30.

Police responded about 10:55 p.m. Murphy was pronounced dead on the way to a hospital.

The male victim, who police did not identify, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Information on a suspect was not released immediately. 

Anyone with information for police is asked to call 202-727-9099, or send a text message to 50411. A reward of as much as $25,000 is offered. 

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