At approximately 10:27 Saturday, March 15, 2008, police were called to the Unit Block of Evarts Street, NE to investigate the trouble. Upon arrival officers located a 42-year-old male, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the head inside of a vehicle. DC Fire Department emergency medical personnel responded to the scene, but found no signs consistent with life.
The victim’s identity is being withheld at this time pending notification of his next-of-kin.
The case is under investigation by members of the department’s Violent Crimes Branch.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at 202-727-9099.
The department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.
Update, 3/20/08