Teen shot while sitting in car on Yuma Street as DC police hunt for suspect
WASHINGTON, DC — A teenage girl sitting inside a parked vehicle was shot on Yuma Street SE just before 5 p.m. Friday in a Southeast neighborhood, and police are now searching for a suspect caught on surveillance video near the scene.
The shooting occurred in the 800 block of Yuma Street SE, prompting a rapid response from Seventh District officers. When they arrived, the teen was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital by DC Fire and EMS. Her injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Investigators said the teen was not the intended target and appeared to have been caught in the crossfire while seated in a vehicle. The identity of the shooter remains unknown, but the suspect was captured on nearby surveillance cameras. Both a still image and video have been released by the Metropolitan Police Department in hopes of identifying the individual.
The footage can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKMvl_hecoo
As the investigation continues, police are asking the public for help. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
Anyone with information is urged to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. Tipsters should not attempt to engage with the suspect.
Key Points
- A teen girl was shot while sitting in a car on Yuma Street SE on Friday afternoon
- Police say the teen was not the intended target of the shooting
- A suspect was captured on video and a $10,000 reward is being offered for information