Man found dead in trash can had been shot multiple times, DC police say

WASHINGTON - Police in D.C. say a man who was found dead in a trash can earlier this week was killed after he was shot multiple times.

Officers were called about 7:30 p.m. Monday after someone reported finding human remains in the can in the 1800 block of Fairlawn Avenue.

The man's death is being investigated as a homicide after an autopsy determined the man died after being shot multiple times.

The victim’s name is unknown.

D.C. police are offering a $25,000 reward in the case for information which leads to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 202-727-9099.