DC Police Recover Suspect Car In Fatal Shooting Of 6-Year-Old Nyiah Courtney
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) -- Metropolitan Police say they have recovered a vehicle they believe may be connected to the fatal shooting of 6-year-old Nyiah Courtney.
Niyah was killed on July 16 when someone opened fire around 11 p.m. in the Congress Heights section of southeast Washington.
Police officers who were nearby responded to the scene about 34 seconds after the first gunshot was heard and rushed the girl to a local hospital in a police car, where she was pronounced dead, Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert Contee said.
Five others were also shot.
MPD has recovered a vehicle we believe may be connected to this case. At this time, this case remains under active investigation.
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Police continue to look for additional information in the case. Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411.
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