Who was Raymond Spencer?
AFTER a shooting at Edmund Burke School in Washington DC on April 22, 2022, police were on the hunt for a suspect: Raymond Spencer.
The 23-year-old, however, was found dead in an apartment building near the crime scene later, Friday night.
Who was Raymond Spencer?
DC police were seeking 23-year-old, Raymond Spencer, in connection to the Washington DC shooting at Edmund Burke School on Friday afternoon.
"We would like him to come forward to the police, turn himself in so we may speak with him further as a person of interest," cops said around 7.30pm.
The suspect, originally from Fairfax, Virginia, was a person of interest in the shooting rampage that left four people injured.
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Spencer, however, was found dead, possibly by suicide, later that night on the fifth floor of a nearby apartment, DC Police said.
At least six firearms, several long guns, multiple rounds of ammunition, and handguns were found within the apartment where the person of interest was located.
Officials are continuing to investigate the "sniper type setup" recorded in a horror Twitter video.
It was also confirmed that they are no longer seeking a suspect.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
What happened at the Edmund Burke School on April 22?
A shooter opened fire along the 2900 block of Van Ness Street, NW near Edmund Burke School on April 22, 2022, at around 3.30pm.
Video captured the sound of the horrifying gunfire around the school on Friday afternoon.
Witnesses said they heard what sounded like 100 gunshots, according to .
There was a massive surge in police response with officers escorting residents from nearby buildings, while others ran to safety.
Was anyone injured on the scene?
The person of interest injured four individuals.
One juvenile and two adults were left in critical condition with gun wounds, according to police.
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A fourth victim was treated on the scene for a slight graze wound, according to Assistant Police Chief Stuart Emerman.
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Washington Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee told a late-night news conference that the suspect's "intent was to kill and hurt members of our community," but that a motive has yet to be determined.
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