Northwest DC

14-year-old shot, killed in Northwest DC: Police

The victim, identified as 14-year-old Niko Estep of Southeast D.C.,ย  was found shot and taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries, police said.ย 

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NBC Washington

A 14-year-old boy was shot and killed in Northwest D.C. on Friday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. 

Police said the shooting happened at around 11:37 p.m. at the corner of 14th Street and Fairmont Street NW. 

The victim, identified as 14-year-old Niko Estep of Southeast D.C.,ย was found shot and taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries, police said.ย 

A second โ€œjuvenile male victimโ€ was found in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street NW, conscious and breathing, authorities said. He was taken to a hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.ย 

Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest or conviction. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.

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