Mount Pleasant Homicide Under Investigation: DC Police

WASHINGTON, DC — Homicide detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Wednesday morning in the Mount Pleasant area, according to a police release.

Officers from the Third District responded to the 3200 block of Hiatt Place, N.W., for the sound of gunshots. They found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. D.C. Fire and EMS examined that individual and determined that he had died. Police identified the decedent at John Pollard, 33, of Northwest.

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.