Police: Manhunt underway for suspect wanted in shooting of DC flagman

WASHINGTON (ABC7) — D.C. Police are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Southeast DC on Wednesday evening.

At approximately 4:33 p.m. on April 18, authorities responded to the 5100 block of Southern Avenue, SE for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, suffering from a gunshot wound.

DC Fire & EMS arrived on the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as 57-year-old Barry Holmes of Temple Hills, Md.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099.