Mass Shooting in Washington, D.C. — Police are investigating a shooting incident reported Thursday evening in Northwest Washington, D.C., that left multiple people wounded and prompted a significant law enforcement response in a busy residential and commercial area of the city.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and emergency services, the incident occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of 16th Street and Military Road NW, just south of Missouri Avenue. Officers were called to the scene after reports of gunfire. Fire and EMS crews transported at least four victims to area hospitals for treatment of gunshot wounds. The conditions of the victims have not been publicly released, and authorities said their injuries range in severity.
In the immediate aftermath, police closed the 5900 block of 16th Street NW from Missouri Avenue to Oglethorpe Street in both directions as part of the investigation, and motorists were advised to avoid the area while law enforcement secured the scene.
At this time, no suspect has been identified or apprehended, and police have not released details about possible motives or descriptions of individuals involved. Detectives continue to canvass the area for evidence and are urging anyone with information to contact the MPD as the investigation remains active.
The shooting comes amid ongoing concerns about gun violence in the nation’s capital, where multiple episodes of gunfire have been reported in recent years, drawing increased attention from community leaders and public safety officials. (Wikipedia)
Authorities have asked residents and commuters to stay alert and to follow updates from official police channels as more information becomes available.
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