A beloved cyclist was killed in a shooting in Northwest D.C. early Saturday, according to fellow cyclists and the Metropolitan Police Department.
Officers from the Fourth District investigating calls about a shooting found the victim unconscious in the street at about 12:05 a.m. on Quakenbos Street NW.
The victim was identified as 27-year-old Dzhoy Zuckerman, of Northwest. Police said Zuckerman was found not breathing and died at the scene.
"Phenomenal person. This is a person that's so uplifting in our community," D.C. cyclist Amos Smith said.
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Cyclist Peter Fernandez said he remembered Zuckerman as someone who "[pushed] the limit" and was "a very good influence on others."
Members of the cycling community, dressed in purple, gathered Sunday for a 33-mile memorial bike ride. They took off from Conte's Bike Shop in Navy Yard, where Zuckerman worked.
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They called it the "Purple Line Ride," in honor of the cyclist's favorite color.
"What's really important here is that we remember that every moment is precious," the victim's friend, Paul Yepez, said. "Every moment that we spend with the people that we love, that we care about, is something to be treasured."
Authorities have not yet released any information about the possible shooter or shooters.
The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case.
