DC police identify man killed in shooting on Adams Place in Northeast

WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has released the name of the man who was killed in a shooting in Northeast D.C. on Saturday.

In an update, police identified the victim as 44-year-old Erik Mewborn, of Northeast.

On Sept. 14, shortly after 5 a.m., D.C. police officers responded to a report of a man down in the 2200 block of Adams Place.

Once on the scene, crews found Mewborn suffering from a gunshot wound.

DC Fire and EMS responded; however, he died at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

Police encourage anyone with information to call 202-727-9099 or text tips to 50411. MPD said it is offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest and conviction.

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