Triple shooting in D.C. leaves one dead

Three shot and one dead in Congress Heights
Three shot and one dead in Congress Heights

WASHINGTON, DC – Three people were shot, and at least one person has been reported dead in a Monday night shooting in Southeast Washington, D.C.

Police responded to the area of the 1300 block of Congress Street, when they found three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. One male victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second male victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, and his status is unknown at this time.

Another victim was rushed to the hospital, also in serious condition, according to D.C. Metro Police Department spokesperson Hugh Carew.