A man riding in a car on Interstate 295 died on May 8, 2008, when he was hit by gunfire from another vehicle. Twenty-six-year-old Mansoor Awan, of the 1900 block of Trenton Place Southeast, was sitting in the back seat of a green Toyota Camry when someone from another car opened fire. Authorities said there was no indication of a running gunfight.
The shooting occurred near thePennsylvania Avenue Southeast exit following a dispute between riders in the two cars that began near Kenilworth Avenue Northeast.
When police arrived at the scene, the car had been hit by several bullets, and Awan was in the back seat. Awan, the only victim, was pronounced dead at an area hospital.
The Camry’s driver remained at the scene and was interviewed by police. No arrests were made.
The shooter’s vehicle was white or light-colored and was occupied by at least two people, authorities said.
Officials were unable to comment on the relationship of the people in the two cars but said they do not think the crime was gang-related.
Authorities have established a person of interest and said the investigation is open and active. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Detective Joshua Branson at 202-491-7841 or Detective Anthony Greene at 202-607-8268.
