Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department announce an arrest in a fatal shooting that occurred in the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue Northeast.
On Monday, May 27, 2024, at approximately 2:46 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. On scene officers located an adult male suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead on scene.
The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Chidozie Njoku, of Temple Hills, MD.
Responding officers observed a man matching the suspect description fleeing the shooting scene. Officers followed the suspect, placed him under arrest and recovered a firearm.
As a result of detectives’ investigation, 20-year-old Shannon Updike of no fixed address was charged with First Degree Murder while Armed.
CCN: 24079875
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