WASHINGTON (7News) — A man was shot and killed Wednesday evening in Southeast, D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

Around 5:37 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 1200 block of Valley Avenue, Southeast, for a report of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found a man unconscious and not breathing, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

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DC Fire and EMS paramedics tried to save the victim’s life when they responded to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead.

Police have not released the victim’s name as the investigation continues. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call MPD at 202-727-9099 or text 50411. Anonymous tips may be eligible for a reward.

This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.

The newly reopened Washington Monument, which typically offers sprawling views of Washington, DC from 555 feet high, now provides a peek at the White House’s East Wing renovations.  

Andrew Leyden, a freelance photographer in Washington, D.C., posted photos of the scene from the top of the obelisk on X last week.

The photos show construction crews, cranes and a gaping construction site where the East Wing recently stood. President Donald Trump had the East Wing demolished last month after initially insisting construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom wouldn’t involve the structure’s demolition.

Photos of a bulldozer tearing through the wing’s facade went viral on social media.

The White House is now undergoing renovations to transform the site, which traditionally served as the first lady’s offices.

The modern version of the East Wing was added to the White House in 1942.

Critics were outraged at the demolition because it was done without public input. In an open letter on Oct. 21, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit, said it was “deeply concerned” about the project and urged the National Park Service to pause demolition until the proposed plans could go through public review.

Why was the demolition done?

In a July news release, the White House said the construction would occur to create a space for large-scale events.

“The White House is currently unable to host major functions honoring world leaders and other countries without having to install a large and unsightly tent approximately 100 yards away from the main building entrance,” the news release stated.

The ballroom is expected to be an “ornately designed and carefully crafted space” with a 650-person seating capacity, higher than the previous 200-person seating capacity in the East Room of the White House.

The funeral for former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney is set to take place this week in Washington, DC.

Cheney died of complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease at the age of 84 on Nov. 3, his relatives said.

The longtime force in Republican politics served under former President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009 and was considered one of the most powerful and controversial men to hold the vice president role, in large part because of his role in leading the push to invade Iraq in 2003.

He became a critic of President Donald Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection, saying he voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, USA TODAY previously reported.

Born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1941, the former VP grew up in Wyoming, where he served as a congressman and later retired. He is survived by his wife, Lynne, and two daughters, Mary and Liz. Liz Cheney is a former GOP lawmaker.

Here’s what to know about the funeral of Dick Cheney.

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When is Dick Cheney’s funeral?

Cheney’s funeral will be held at 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 20.

Where is Dick Cheney’s funeral?

Cheney’s funeral will take place at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC.

It will be by invitation, and only those with invitations issued in advance of the service will be admitted to the Cathedral with security measures in place for staff and guests.

The public is invited to watch the service online.

Who is speaking at Dick Cheney’s funeral?

The following people are among nearly a dozen individuals set to speak at Cheney’s memorial service:

• The Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, dean of Washington National Cathedral
• George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States 
• Dr. Jonathan Reiner, Professor of Medicine and Surgery, George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences 
• Cheney’s daughter, Liz Cheney
• Cheney’s grandchildren
• Pete Williams, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and former NBC News Justice Correspondent 

Where will Dick Cheney be buried?

As of Sunday, Nov. 16, information about a potential burial of Cheney had not been released.

USA TODAY has reached out to a Cheney family spokesperson for comment.

Contributing: Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY