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1 teen killed, another injured in Northwest DC, police say

D.C. police have identified the teenager who was shot and killed Friday night in Northwest.

Officers said 14-year-old Niko Estep, of Southeast, was found at the corner of 14th Street and Fairmont Street suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital, where he died.

A second juvenile male victim was found in the 1400 block of Fairmont. He was also hospitalized for treatment of his injuries, according to from the department.

A $25,000 reward is being offered for information and an investigation is ongoing. The approximate shooting location is included below.

²ÝÝ®´«Ã½’s Will Vitka contributed to this report.

Ivy Lyons

Ivy Lyons is a digital journalist for ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½.com. Since 2018, they have worked on Capitol Hill, at NBC ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ in Washington, and with WJLA in Washington.

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