Woman found shot dead inside DC hotel room on New Year’s Day: police

Police in D.C. are investigating a New Year’s Day homicide after a woman was found shot dead inside a hotel room in the northwest.

Officers responded to the 4300 block of Military Road just after 1:15 a.m. Monday to investigate a shooting. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Investigators are looking for a man described as 5-feet-6-inches tall wearing black clothing and a black ski mask who was last seen leaving the location on foot.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 202-727-9099 or text the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.

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