A man was shot and killed on the afternoon of Friday, November 8, 2024, in the 1300 block of Southern Avenue SE in Washington, D.C. Officers from the Seventh District who were nearby arrived at about 12:33 p.m. and found 61-year-old Fred Morgan of Southeast D.C. suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital but died despite life-saving efforts.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are leading an active investigation. Authorities have not released a motive or identified any suspects, but they have asked the public for help and are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. Investigators have also noted a gray sedan that may be connected to the incident; its role is still being determined.

If anyone has information about Fred Morgan’s shooting or the gray sedan, please contact the investigators.