Neighbors on 3rd Street SE were jolted late Saturday night when police rushed to the 4400 block for reports of a shooting. By the time officers and medics arrived just after 11 p.m., a man lay mortally wounded on the Southeast D.C. street. Despite on‑scene life‑saving efforts, he was pronounced dead as homicide detectives moved in to secure the area and start asking hard questions about what happened and why.
Police response and on‑scene details
According to DC News Now, responding officers found the victim “unconscious and not breathing” with a gunshot wound. Medics attempted resuscitation at the scene but could not revive him. As the block stayed cordoned off, investigators collected evidence, documented the scene and canvassed nearby homes for…..