The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a man in Southeast Washington, DC. According to a press release issued by the department, the incident took place yesterday.
Police received a call at approximately 2:49 p.m. reporting gunfire on the 2600 block of Stanton Road, Southeast. When officers arrived, they discovered 27-year-old Stephon Clemmons inside an apartment with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency responders from DC Fire and EMS were promptly summoned to quickly try to transport the victim to a local hospital, where he was subsequently pronounced dead after all lifesaving efforts proved unsuccessful.
The press release identifies the victim as Stephon Clemmons, who was of no fixed address at the time of his death. As detectives continue their investigation, specific details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting have not been made available.
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone with information about this fatal shooting to come forward. The department urges witnesses or those with knowledge about the crime to contact police.
