Fatal Shooting in Northeast D.C. Under Investigation

DC Metropolitan Police

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northeast.

On Monday, July 29, 2024, at approximately 2:46 a.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Ames Street, Northeast for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located an adult male unconscious and not breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim died at the scene.

The decedent has been identified as 29-year-old Phillip Williams, of no fixed address.

Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police

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