Search underway for suspect after man found shot to death in Rock Creek Cemetery

WASHINGTON – A man was found shot to death near Rock Creek Cemetery on Saturday, according to police.

Officers responded to the 5000 block of First Street, Northwest, around 4:45 p.m. Saturday, where they found a man in an area of ​​the cemetery directly behind a residence.

DC Fire and EMS responded and he was pronounced dead at the scene. On Sunday, police identified the victim as 22-year-old Brandon Ward of Northwest, DC

So far there have been no arrests. According to police, the suspect is a black male with dark skin who was last seen wearing a white medical mask, a black jacket, black jeans and black shoes.

Homicide detectives are working on this case. A reward of $25,000 is being offered for information.