Crime & Safety

Teen Victim Of May 7 Shooting In Northeast DC Dies

D.C. Police detectives are investigating the May 7 fatal shooting of a Northeast teen that took place in Kenilworth.

WASHINGTON, DC — Homicide detectives from the Metropolitan Police Departments are investigating the May 7 fatal shooting of a Northeast teenager in Kenilworth, according to a police release. MPD identified the deceased victim as Dawaun Simmons, 17.

Around 11:30 p.m., officers from the Sixth District responded to the report of a shooting in the 4400 block of Quarles Street, N.E. They found Simmons suffering from a gunshot wound. D.C. Fire and EMS transported Simmons to a nearby hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries. On Monday, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

MPD is asking anyone who has information about this case to call 202-727-9099. Those wishing to remain anonymous may text a message to 50411.

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