DC police ID man shot dead in broad daylight; $25,000 reward offered

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DC police ID man shot dead in broad daylight; $25,000 reward offered

Authorities have identified the man shot dead in broad daylight Saturday in northwest D.C.

Authorities have identified the man shot dead in broad daylight Saturday in northwest D.C.

Police say they were called to the 5500 block of 7th Street around 1:25 p.m. for a shooting. They found 36-year-old Alonzo Jessie Atkins suffering from gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

Investigators are offering a $25,000 reward for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 202-727-9099.

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