Man dies almost three months after being shot in Northwest DC

WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said a man who was injured in a shooting in January died from his injuries on April 29.

Police said that on January 30 at about 4:00 p.m., they responded to the intersection of Q Street and Connecticut Avenue for the report of a shooting.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man inside a car who had been shot.

The man was transported to the hospital where he died almost three months later. He was identified as 28-year-old Rasheek Abdullah, of Northeast.

Police said a 56-year-old man was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent Kill on April 15, 2024.

Officers said they are working with the United States Attorney’s Office to update the charges.

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