Man Found Fatally Shot Outside DC Gas Station

A man was found fatally shot early Monday outside a Northwest D.C. gas station.

Someone called police to report the shooting about 1:30 a.m. The victim was found outside a Shell gas station at 4940 Connecticut Avenue NW near Fessenden Street.

Police identified the victim as 23-year-old Alexander Nwogu, of Blacksburg, Virginia.

Nwogu's body was found not far from a car that was parked at a gas pump. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said there was an attendant on duty at the time, but she did not see anything.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at 202-727-9099. Those wishing to remain anonymous may send a text message to 50411.

D.C. police offer a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information leading to arrest and conviction in any homicide committed in the District.