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23-year-old shot to death in Northeast, DC

Police say the victim is Rafiq Hawkins, of Northeast, DC

WASHINGTON — A 23-year-old man was shot and killed in Northeast, D.C., the Metropolitan Police Department said. 

Around 10:26 p.m. Saturday, police responded to the 1200 block of Brentwood Road for the report of a shooting. The victim, Rafiq Hawkins, was found nearby in the 1300 block of Saratoga Avenue suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. 

 DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services also responded to the scene and transported Hawkins to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Police have not released suspect information or a motive at this time. 

Anyone with information on this shooting should call police at 202-727-9099 or text an anonymous tip to 50411. 

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