From a DC Police report: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in the 1600 block of Benning Road NE, Washington DC. At approximately 6:07 pm, Fifth District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male shooting victim inside of an establishment. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The decedent has been identified as 19-year-old Andre Wallace, Jr., of Northeast, DC.
There have been numerous shrines in this area over the years, adjacent to Hechinger Mall.
May the families and community be spared further grief.
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