Shooting On Georgia Avenue Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured: Corrected

Corrected Nov. 5, 7:55 p.m.: This story was updated with the correct name of the victim.

WASHINGTON, DC — Homicide detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a double shooting that left a man dead and a woman injured Wednesday night on George Avenue, according to a police release.

Officers from the Fourth District responded around 10:35 p.m., for the report of the sounds of gunshots in the 5400 block of Georgia Ave., N.W. They found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. D.C. Fire and EMS transported the man to a nearby hospital for treatment, but all lifesaving efforts failed and he was pronounced dead. Officers found a second victim, a woman, inside of a vehicle, who was also suffering a gunshot wound. She was taken to an area hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

MPD identified the deceased victim as Terrence Jones, 24, 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.