Gun violence

Man Fatally Shot in Southwest DC: Police

Police are investigating the incident as a homicide

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A man is dead after a shooting in Southwest D.C. on Saturday, police say.

Officers responded to a shooting in the 4700 block of First Street at about 10:40 p.m., according to a Metropolitan Police Department release.

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Police said they found the man inside a residential building with gunshot wounds.

The man died at the scene. He has been identified as Morgan Francis, 56, of SW.

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The incident is being investigated as a homicide. There is no word yet on a suspect or motive.

Anyone with information is asked to call the D.C. police at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.

This is a developing story. Stay with News4 for more updates.

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