A boy was shot and killed in Southeast D.C. Tuesday morning.

D.C. police said officers were called to the 2700 block of Minnesota Avenue at around 11:40 a.m. for reports of a shooting.

Authorities said dn older juvenile male had been shot. He was not conscious or breathing when law enforcement arrived.

D.C. Fire and EMS took the boy to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Preliminary information indicates the suspect was also a male.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the shooting to determine what happened.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.   

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