Crime & Safety

Northwest Man Shot To Death In NoMa: DC Police

Homicide detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occured Monday afternoon in NoMa.

WASHINGTON, DC — Homicide detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that took place Monday afternoon in NoMa, according to a police release. MPD identified the deceased victim as Demetri Harvin, 33, of Northwest.

Officers from the First District responded around 2:33 p.m., to the 1100 block of 1st St., N.W., after hearing the sounds of gunshots. They found Harvin suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. D.C. Fire and EMS transported him to a nearby hospital for treatment, but all lifesaving efforts failed an 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.

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