Police investigate shooting death of SE DC man

Police light bar atop cruiser.(WTOP/Dave Dildine)

WASHINGTON — Police are investigating a homicide in Southeast D.C. that happened Saturday night.

Around 6:45 p.m., D.C. police responded to a report of a shooting in the 700 block of Congress St. Southeast. They found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim has been identified as Jamar Bowman, 29, of Southeast D.C.

D.C. Fire and EMS transported Bowman to the hospital, but after all lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead.

Police are offering up to $25,000 to anyone who can provide information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible. They can be contacted at 202-727-9099.

Below is a map of where police say they found Bowman.

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