A man was fatally shot in the Northeast neighborhood of Washington, D.C., and now the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking information from the public. The incident occurred last Friday, around midday, when MPD officers from the Fifth District were dispatched to an apartment on the 600 block of 21st Street NE, following reports of gunfire.
On the scene, they encountered 61-year-old Steven Stewart, an adult male, inside the residence, not breathing and unconscious; he had sustained gunshot wounds and was beyond help, according to the official statement from the MPD. Despite immediate attention from DC Fire and EMS, there were no signs of life, and Stewart was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The authorities have identified the victim and have made an appeal for assistance in the ongoing investigation, yet no suspects are in custody at this time. The MPD has announced a reward up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in Stewart's death. The MPD urges anyone with knowledge about the shooting to "take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099" or send details anonymously via text to the department's TIP LINE at 50411.
