Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Northeast D.C.

Police are investigating a deadly shooting near the Deanwood Metro station in Northeast D.C.

After getting reports of gunshots in the area, police were called to the intersection of 48th Street and Minnesota Avenue, NE around 9:35 p.m. Sunday. That location is also near the Deanwood Recreation Center.

Once police arrived, they found Delonta Lavale Martin, 22, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds in the 4700 block of Minnesota Ave. Martin was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

D.C. police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of someone for any homicide committed in the District. If you have information, call police at (202) 727-9099 or send a text to 50411.

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