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MPD offers rewards up to $25,000 for homicide tips and up to $10,000 for shootings

From the Metropolitan Police Department website:

Information on MPD Rewards 

The Metropolitan Police Department rewards programs are designed to encourage individuals to step forward and provide police with information that will help solve crime and bring offenders to justice in the District of Columbia.

Homicides – Up to $25,000

The MPD 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. Individuals with information about unsolved homicides should call the MPDC at (202) 727-9099.

Shootings – Up to $10,000

The MPD offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any shooting committed in the District of Columbia. Individuals with information about unsolved robberies should call the MPDC at (202) 727-9099.

Robberies – Up to $10,000

The MPD offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any robbery committed in the District of Columbia. Individuals with information about unsolved robberies should call the MPDC at (202) 727-9099.

Gun Seizure – Up to $2,500

If you know someone who has a gun or you know where illegal guns are being hidden in your community let the MPD know. Your tip is completely anonymous and you will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500. Call (202) 727-9099 with your gun tip. Learn more about the Firearm Tip Reward Program.

Other Serious Crimes – Up to $1,000

Through the DC Crime Solvers program, individuals who provide information that leads to an arrest and indictment in other types of serious crimes may receive a reward of up to $1,000. Individuals with information about other unsolved crimes should call the Crime Solvers hotline: 1 (800) 673-2777.

In homicide and robbery cases, eligibility for rewards, as well as specific reward amounts, are determined by the MPD. In other cases, reward decisions are made by the Crime Solvers Committee.