Northeast DC

Man shot and killed off New York Avenue NE

The man was found shot at New York Avenue and Bladensburg Road NE at about 5:20 p.m. Thursday

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A man died after he was found shot off New York Avenue NE on Thursday evening, authorities said.

The man’s name was not immediately released.

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Police and medics were called to the busy intersection of New York Avenue and Bladensburg Road NE at about 5:20 p.m. At a gas station, they found a man who had been shot in the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Homicide detectives were called. No information on a suspect or possible motive was immediately released.

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News4 footage shows a large police response and a major impact on traffic in the area.

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