13-Year-Old Boy Shot In D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A shooting in Northwest D.C. on Thursday night left a teenager injured, prompting an ongoing police investigation.

Officers responded to Fort Stevens Drive Northwest, near 13th Street Northwest, just before 8:10 p.m. following a report of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found a 13-year-old boy with a gunshot wound.

The teenager was transported to a local hospital and was reported to be conscious and breathing.

No information about potential suspects has been released, and the investigation is active and ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at 202-727-9099 or text the department’s anonymous tip line at 50411.