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Police: Man shot, killed near Safeway and DC Metro stop

A man was shot and killed in D.C. near a Safeway grocery store and Metro stop in the Southwest part of the District.

WASHINGTON — A man was shot and killed on Tuesday between 4th Street and M Street, Southwest, near a Safeway grocery store and a Metro station in the District.

The man was first taken to a D.C. hospital, police said in a statement to WUSA9. Police later provided an update letting media know the man had died. 

Police are looking for a suspect, who the department described in a tweet as a man of light-dark complexion who is 5'2'', is of medium build, dreadlocks, wearing all black, least seen westbound toward 6th Street Southwest. 

If you have any information that can help D.C. Police, you can reach out to the department by calling: 202-727-9099.

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