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20-year-old killed in Northeast DC shooting

Police say Matthew Washington, 20, of Northwest died after being shot in the 100 block of Harry Thomas Way on Friday
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WASHINGTON — DC police are investigating a shooting on Friday that claimed the life of a 20-year-old man from Northwest. 

Around 3:50 p.m. police said they responded to the 100 block of Harry Thomas Way for a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they found the victim, 20-year-old Matthew Washington, suffering from a gunshot wound. 

D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services said Washington was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries where he later died. 

Authorities are asking anyone with information on this shooting to come forward by calling 202-727-9099 or texting an anonymous tip to 50411.

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