Washington —
Authorities have stated that they are looking into the shooting death of a guy who was discovered near the Southeast Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion on July 4th.
In the 1500 block of Anacostia Dr. SE, someone alerted the United States Park Police to a shooting incident at approximately 8:45 p.m.
News reports indicate that 46-year-old Donald Hawkins of Southeast was discovered near the park with several gunshot wounds, as per the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
There he passed away.
No one has been taken into custody just yet, and the reason for the shooting is yet unknown. The police are asking anyone who may know about the incident to contact them so they can help with the investigation.
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The town is still reeling from the massacre, which has heightened worries about gun violence and safety. Many in the community have reached out to the victim’s loved ones, expressing their sorrow and calling for immediate action to ensure justice is served and to put more measures in place to stop tragedies like this from happening again.
As the inquiry continues, more information is expected to emerge in this developing tale. As they wait for answers about this horrific act of violence, the neighborhood is still on edge.
The MPD asked anyone who may have knowledge about the circumstances surrounding the incident to contact them at (202) 727-9099 or send a report to 50411.
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