MPD Probes Fatal Northeast Shooting

DC Metropolitan Police

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide in Northeast.

On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at approximately 10:15 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of Division Avenue, Northeast, for the report of sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, they located a man suffering from gunshot wounds inside of a park. The victim was transported to a local hospital by DC Fire and EMS. Despite all life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead.

The victim was identified as 38-year-old Antowine Baker, of Northeast, DC.

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

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