16-year-old girl dies after being shot in the head, police looking for car of interest

WASHINGTON - A 16-year-old girl has died after D.C. police say was shot in the head Thursday afternoon. Police say 16-year-old Taiyania Thompson, from Northeast D.C. was rushed to the hospital but died from her injuries on Sunday.

Investigators say they've identified a vehicle of interest in this case. They say they're looking for a 2017 white Kia Sorento SUV with a Maryland tag of 1DD2833 and may have front-end damage.

The Metropolitan Police Department said Thompson was shot inside an apartment in the 1000 block of Mt. Olivet Road, Northeast at about 3:10 p.m. Thursday

According to officials, the teen was unconscious and not breathing when crews arrived at the scene.

DC police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who can provide information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible.

Anyone with information that could aid detectives in their investigation is urged to call (202) 727-9099.