Police investigate fatal shooting at Navy Yard – NBC4 Washington

Residents of an upscale apartment building in the Navy Yard expressed safety concerns following a fatal shooting early Wednesday morning.

The Metropolitan Police Department said it was called to the area around 2:45 a.m. after receiving reports of gunshots. Shortly afterward, a man was admitted to George Washington University Hospital with a fatal gunshot wound.

Investigators identified the victim as 31-year-old Michael Sebastian of Southeast DC

“I woke up at 3 a.m. because I was getting a lot of calls saying, ‘Hey, are you OK? What’s going on down in your building?'” said Charles Truxal, a resident of the building.

The property management later informed residents in an email that an argument that had started inside an apartment escalated outside and ended in gunfire.

“It’s just totally surreal considering I was walking through here at 3 a.m. on my way home from bars or something,” said Jimmy Murrill, another resident.

At about the same time, another man was admitted to a Northern Virginia hospital with a gunshot wound. Despite efforts to save his life, he did not survive.

In its latest update, the MPD said the man may have been injured on K Street, but this could not be confirmed.

Shortly thereafter, Alexandria Police released images of a dark gray Mercedes-Benz C-Class that they believe was involved in the incident.

While the search for the shooter continues, the MPD has not said much about the investigation.

“I’m not renewing my lease,” Truxal said. “I fully intend to move to Arlington.”

He said this shooting was just the latest in a long list and he had had enough.

“Just down the street, a car my friend was sitting behind was shot, someone was shot at the subway stop nearby, and then someone was shot again at the subway stop over there, just like this year,” Truxal said. “I don’t know, it seems like crime is out of control.”

An Alexandria police spokesman said investigators were reviewing all options and nothing was being ruled out.
Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to call MPD.