Crime & Safety
Baltimore Area Man Dies In DC Shooting: Police
A 34-year-old man died after he was shot in the head in Northeast Washington Wednesday afternoon, police said.
WASHINGTON, DC — A 34-year-old man from the Baltimore area died in a shooting in Northeast Washington Wednesday afternoon, police report.
Police responded to the fatal shooting in the 1100 block of Oates St., NE at about 1:45 p.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male in the alley suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say the victim was shot in the head.
The man was transported to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead, police said.
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The decedent has been identified as 34-year-old Balmore Mauricio Fuentes, of Dundalk.
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A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to a conviction in this case. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINEby sending a text message to 50411.
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