The Metropolitan Police Department is embroiled in an investigation following a shooting that claimed a life in Northwest D.C. last Friday night. The incident occurred on the 1000 block of Spring Road, Northwest, where gunshots were reported at about 10:33 p.m. According to a release from the Metropolitan Police Department, when officers arrived they discovered two victims, a male and a female, inside a residential building with gunshot wounds. The male victim was rushed to a local area hospital for treatment.
Tragically, Tanisha Morris, a 33-year-old woman from Northwest, was declared dead at the scene. DC Fire and EMS found no signs of life when they arrived. Detectives are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and looking for witnesses.
Detectives are now calling on the public for assistance. The Metropolitan Police Department urges that anyone with knowledge of the shooting should contact authorities by calling (202) 727-9099 or texting tips to the TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. To apprehend those responsible for the homicide, the department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case.
