From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a double shooting in the 1400 block of Fairmont St NW. 2 adult males are being treated for critical injuries.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, May 25, 2020, in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street, Northwest.
At approximately 6:21 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the sound of gunshots.
Upon arrival, officers located two adult males, unconscious and unresponsive, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported one of the victims to an area hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The second victim was also transported to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries and is in critical condition.
The decedent has been identified as 22 year-old Christopher Beckwith, Jr., of Northwest, DC.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.”
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