WASHINGTON, DC – The D.C. Metro Police Department’s Sixth District is on the hunt for individuals connected to a shooting in Southeast D.C.
On the afternoon of March 25, at around 2:21 p.m., police were alerted to gunfire in the 2800 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. Upon arrival, officers discovered signs of the shooting. An investigation revealed that the victims had arranged to sell property to the suspects via social media. The transaction turned violent when the suspects attempted to rob the victims, leading to gunfire. One victim, later seeking treatment at a hospital, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Video and photo evidence capturing the suspects and their vehicle have been released.
MPD emphasizes the importance of utilizing Safe Exchange Zones for transactions initiated on online market platforms, highlighting these locations as preventative measures against pre-arranged robberies. Safe Exchange Zones are available at every district station and the Special Operations Division’s Harbor Patrol, offering a secure environment for the exchange of goods and money.
The police are urging anyone with information about the suspects to contact them at (202) 727-9099 or through the TEXT TIP LINE at 50411, advising against direct confrontation.