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Police investigate homicide in Southeast, DC

A 22-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday.
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WASHINGTON -- D.C. police are investigating the homicide of a 22-year-old man.

On Saturday around 3:20 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of K St., Southeast after receiving the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found an unconscious adult male with multiple gunshot wounds, a press release said.

D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the victim to a local hospital. Police said all life-saving efforts failed, and he was pronounced dead. 

The decedent has been identified as George Hendrix, from Southeast, D.C.

Police are asking anyone with information about the case to call them at (202) 727-9099.

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