Police: Man killed during early-morning shooting in Southeast DC

A man is dead after a shooting in Southeast D.C. on Wednesday morning.

D.C. police told WTOP that the shooting happened just before 3:30 a.m. on the 3900 block of Southern Avenue near Pennsylvania Avenue and Suitland Road.

The man killed has not been identified.

Police have not released information on a suspect but said an investigation is underway.

Anyone with information is asked to contact D.C. police.

A map with the approximate location of the incident is below.

This is a developing story. Stay with WTOP for updates.

Emily Venezky

Emily Venezky is a digital writer/editor at WTOP. Emily grew up listening to and reading local news in Los Angeles, and she’s excited to cover stories in her chosen home of the DMV. She recently graduated from The George Washington University, where she studied political science and journalism.

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