WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the death of a 17-year-old who was shot last month on 1st Street Northwest and died from his injuries Sunday.
Third District officers responded at approximately 12:09 a.m. on July 21 to the 2900 block of 1st Street NW after receiving a report of a shooting, according to an MPD release. Officers found a juvenile male unconscious and suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police said he died Aug. 2 despite lifesaving efforts and identified him as Makai Smith of Northeast Washington.
MPD is investigating the case as a homicide under case number 26101448. The department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in a District homicide.
Anyone with information is asked not to take action but to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text the department’s tip line at 50411.
Source: Metropolitan Police Department
Photo: Metropolitan Police activity in Washington, D.C. Credit: Elvert Barnes via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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