On the evening of Wednesday, March 1, 2023, gunfire erupted in the 1400 block of V Street NW in Washington, D.C., at about 9:28 p.m. Officers found 29-year-old Marvin Johnson Jr. suffering from gunshot wounds; he was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. An adult female was also struck and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators say at least two people opened fire in the middle of the street, and stray bullets hit nearby apartment buildings and several parked cars. The Metropolitan Police Department opened a homicide investigation and is asking the public for help; a reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. No arrests have been announced.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about who was involved, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department.