VIDEO: Person of interest wanted in connection to U Street assault that left transgender woman dead

WASHINGTON - Police have released video of a person of interest wanted in connection to the death of a woman found dead in Northwest D.C. just over a week ago.

The victim, 30-year-old Anee Roberson of D.C., was found around 4:20 a.m. lying in the road in the 900 block of U Street. 

Investigators say they were flagged down by a witness who told police them Roberson had been assaulted and ended up in the street before being hit by an oncoming car. 

The driver remained at the scene and was not involved in the assault, according to police. 

Her death was ruled a homicide by the Medical Examiner’s Office and the cause of death was listed as multiple blunt force injuries. Now, they are working to identify the suspects who assaulted Roberson resulting in her death.

A person of interest was caught on surveillance video in the area. 

Police confirmed to FOX 5 that Roberson identified as a transgender woman. 

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to 50411. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.