1 Dead, 1 Hurt in Southeast D.C. Shoot-Out

One man is dead and another was injured in a shootout Monday night in Southeast Washington, police say. 

Officers were called to the area of Pennsylvania Avenue and Minnesota Avenue about 9:45 p.m. One victim was found in the 2500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. The second man was found in the 2500 block of Minnesota Avenue.

Dwayne Grandson, 24, of Northeast D.C., died of his injuries. The other man was conscious and breathing when he was taken to the hospital. His current condition is not known. He was arrested after the initial investigation determined he and Grandson had exchanged gunfire. 

Roads in the area were closed overnight, but they have since reopened.

No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 202-727-9099 or submit a text message anonymously to 50411. A reward of as much as $25,000 is offered. 

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