This morning at about 1:00 am, police responded to the area of 5th and Butternut Streets, NW to investigate the report of the sound of gunfire. They canvassed the area and found nothing. However, at about 2:00 am, the Communications Division received a phone call from the receptionist at the Washington Adventist Hospital, reporting that a gunshot victim was there. Fourth District detectives responded to the hospital and located a witness.

Reportedly, the shooting victim, identified as 22-year-old Sean Dixon, of the 3800 block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE, and the witness exited a club shortly before the assault occurred. While they were in the 6800 block of 6th Street, NW, a masked gunman dressed in black approached them and announced a robbery. Sean Dixon was shot when he reportedly attempted to disarm the robber. The suspect then fled the scene without obtaining anything of value.

The witness flagged down a passing motorist, who transported the victim and the witness to the hospital. The witness, whose identity is being withheld, did not sustain any injuries. Sean Dixon was pronounced dead at 4:46 am.

The case is currently under investigation by detectives assigned to the Metropolitan Police Department's Fourth District. Anyone who has information regarding this case is asked to call detectives at (202) 576-6726 or the DC Crime Solvers Unit at (800) 673-2777.

The Metropolitan Police Department is currently offering a $10,000 REWARD 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.