The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is currently conducting investigations on a homicide that took place in Northeast Washington, D.C. According to Metropolitan Police Department officials, on the evening of Monday, a 27-year-old man was found shot in the 4500 block of Quarles Street, Northeast.
Law enforcement officers received a call about the incident at approximately 6:38 p.m. and upon arrival discovered the victim, identified as Landen Mayo, a resident of Southeast D.C., in a grave state, conscious, and breathing but with multiple gunshot wounds. Although he was quickly provided medical attention by D.C. Fire and EMS and transported to a nearby hospital, Mayo succumbed to his injuries and was later pronounced dead.
The MPD has issued a public statement, urging anyone with information about the shooting to step forward. As detailed in a report by Metropolitan Police District of Columbia, they are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for tips that lead to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this violent act.
Community members with insights into the homicide can contact the police at (202) 727-9099. Alternatively, they can anonymously send information via text message to the Department's dedicated TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
