Washington, D.C. – The Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department is actively engaged in the search for three individuals and a vehicle associated with a shooting that took place Friday evening in Southeast D.C.
At approximately 7:23 p.m. In the 5300 block of East Capitol Street, Southeast, three suspects, each armed with handguns, discharged their weapons. One victim was struck by a bullet during the altercation, prompting their transportation to a local hospital for treatment. Fortunately, the victim’s injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening. The suspects left the scene before police arrived at the scene.
Surveillance cameras have captured both the suspects and the involved vehicle in a critical piece of evidence. This surveillance footage is accessible at the following link: Video Link.
Authorities are urging the community’s support in identifying the suspects or the vehicle under investigation. For anyone possessing pertinent information about the incident, please refrain from taking independent action and instead contact the police at (202) 727-9099. Anonymous tips can also be relayed via text message to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.