MPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Northeast

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Northeast.

On Saturday, June 1, 2024, at approximately 10:34 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of 18th Street, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, he was pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as 15-year-old Victor Bolden of Northeast.

Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police 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 a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.

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