Fatal Shooting Of Northwest Man Under Investigation: DC Police

WASHINGTON, DC — Homicide detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Ibrahim Sesay of Northwest Wednesday night near Mount Vernon Square, according to a police release.

Officers from the Third District responded around 11:34 p.m. for the report of a shooting in the 1300 block of 9th Street, Northwest. They learned that Sesay was seeking treatment for a gunshot wound at a nearby hospital. All lifesaving efforts failed, and he was pronounced dead.

MPD is currently offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any persons responsible for committing a homicide in the District. Police ask anyone with information about this case to call 202-727-9099 or send an anonymous tip by text to 50411.