Police are currently searching for an unidentified suspect in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in a historic neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the early hours of Sunday. Tragically, two individuals lost their lives in the incident, while five others sustained injuries. As of now, the suspect remains at large and authorities are actively working to apprehend them.
Law enforcement authorities in Washington, D.C., are currently conducting a search for a suspect who is believed to have fled on foot after a tragic shooting incident.
According to the department, the individual was last spotted walking southbound on 7th Street NW. They emphasized that it is crucial not to take any action and instead call 911 immediately.
On Sunday afternoon, the police reported that a seventh victim had arrived at the hospital on his own.
The authorities are currently withholding the identities of the victims as they notify their next of kin.
Police are currently investigating the motive behind the shooting, stating that a preliminary investigation by detectives indicates that one or more suspects deliberately fired a firearm at the victims.
The authorities are currently not releasing the identities of the victims as they are in the process of notifying their next of kin.
#Update Shooting Investigation: Executive Assistant Chief Jeffrey Carroll provides an update on the seven people shot early Sunday morning near the intersection of 7th and P St, NW.
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According to Carroll, the current information available suggests that there were a total of seven individuals who were shot at the specified location. Tragically, two of them have been confirmed as deceased.
Police have not released the names of the two individuals who were killed, as they are currently in the process of notifying their next of kin.
Carrol revealed that the other shooting victims were hospitalized, however, he refrained from disclosing any details regarding their current conditions.
The police are currently investigating the motive behind the shooting. According to their preliminary investigation, it appears that one or more suspects deliberately fired a weapon at the victims.
According to crime statistics from the police department, Sunday’s shooting occurred during a time when Washington, D.C. has experienced a concerning 35% increase in homicides compared to the same period last year. In 2023, the city recorded a total of 274 homicides, marking a significant 35% rise from the previous year.
