News Summary
D.C. police are looking into multiple shootings that left 11 people injured across different locations overnight. Among the victims are teenagers and a 5-year-old child. Chaos ensued during homecoming celebrations near Howard University, where several individuals were shot. Authorities are searching for suspects as gun violence continues to be a concern in the city.
Washington, D.C. – D.C. police are investigating a series of shootings that left 11 people injured overnight across seven different locations. The incidents took place within a nine-hour window, resulting in a violent night that spanned from Friday evening into Saturday morning.
Among the victims are several teenagers and a 5-year-old child. The most significant incident occurred near Howard University’s campus, where five individuals, including four adults and one teenager, were shot during homecoming weekend celebrations. These victims were transported to a hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Witnesses reported a scene of chaos as dozens of people fled in panic when gunfire erupted. One of the more alarming cases involved a 5-year-old child shot on Savannah Terrace SE, who is believed to have suffered a graze wound. Authorities are currently investigating whether the child’s injury resulted from a bullet or potentially from a firework.
In another incident, two teenage girls were hospitalized after being shot on Yuma Street SE. Both walked to a nearby hospital, reportedly conscious and breathing. Furthermore, a 15-year-old boy was shot on 50th Street SE, with his injuries also deemed not life-threatening, and he was taken to a nearby hospital.
Authorities are actively searching for suspects related to the shootings. In the incident on 50th Street, the suspect is described as a man in a blue winter jacket with longer hair styled in a bun. Meanwhile, an adult man was found with gunshot wounds on 16th Street NW around 9:45 p.m. He suffered injuries to the back and chest but is expected to survive. Another adult man was discovered with a gunshot wound on Rosedale Street NE shortly after 11 p.m., and police are looking into whether the shooting occurred at the site where he was found.
Additionally, two adult men were found with gunshot wounds on Benning Road NE just before midnight. Both were conscious when transported to hospitals. Police have described the suspect in the Benning Road incident as a slim man approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a puffy coat, light pants, and white shoes.
The police department is urging anyone with information related to these shootings to contact them at (202) 727-9099 or text 50411. This series of shootings in D.C. reflects a concerning trend of gun violence in urban areas, with authorities working diligently to track down those responsible and ensure community safety.
Gun violence has been a persistent issue in Washington D.C., leading to heightened concern among residents and officials alike. Though recent years have seen various initiatives aimed at reducing crime, incidents like these demonstrate that challenges remain in ensuring public safety.
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- WJLA: D.C. Police Investigate Series of Shootings
- NBC Washington: Late Night Shootings Injure Several
- Washington Post: Multiple DC Shootings Reported
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- Wikipedia: Gun Violence in the United States
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