WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said a toddler was killed in a shooting Friday night in Southeast D.C.

Officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 2300 block of Hartford Street SE just after 9 p.m.

They found 3-year-old Ty’ah Settles who had been shot at a nearby fire station.

Crews with DC Fire and EMS and MPD provided aid until the United States Park Police were able to airlift her to a nearby hospital.

Despite lifesaving efforts, Settles died there.

Investigators believe she was in a car in the 2300 block of Hartford Street SE at the time of the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at (202) 727-9099 or text the department’s tip line at 50411.

A reward of up to $25,000 is offered to anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.