Another apparent bystander shooting in D.C. has left a father of four dead. Kervin Sanches was shot in the Shaw neighborhood over the weekend. His mother spoke with News4’s Darcy Spencer about how the loss of her son is being felt throughout the community.
A man was fatally shot late Saturday in the 700 block of O Street NW, police said.
Officers were in the area about 11:15 p.m. when they heard the sound of gunfire and found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The crime scene was located between Mount Vernon Square and Shaw.
D.C. Fire and EMS took the victim to a hospital, where he died. He has been identified as 31-year-old Kervin Sanches of Northeast D.C.
Police said a second male victim went to a local hospital with a gunshot wound that was not life-threatening.
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There was no information available on a possible suspect or possible motive. MPD detectives are investigating the case.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Those wishing to remain anonymous may submit information to the police department’s text tip line by sending a text message to 50411.
Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest and conviction.
