Saoun Coplins was 18 when he was fatally shot on Saturday, May 4, 2019, in the 3000 block of Stanton Road SE in Washington, D.C. Police and emergency responders found him with a gunshot wound and he was taken to a hospital, where he died of his injuries. His death has been classified as a homicide and the Metropolitan Police Department opened an investigation.

Officials asked the community for information after the shooting.

If anyone saw activity in the Stanton Road area that night or has information about Saoun’s death, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department.