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Police seek suspect after teenager shot and killed in Southeast DC

A teenager is dead after a Friday evening shooting in Southeast, D.C. police say.

The shooting happened around 7 p.m. Friday evening near the intersection of Naylor and Minnesota Streets, D.C. police said on Saturday.

Sixth District officers responded at 7:08 p.m. to emergency calls reporting a shooting at the 2000 block of Naylor Street, as did DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services.

Jaqiah Johnson, 18, of Southeast, was pronounced dead at the scene.

No suspect information has been released, but D.C. police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Those with information can call the department at (202) 727-9099, or send in an anonymous tip by texting 50411.

Below is a map of where the shooting took place:

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