WASHINGTON, D.C – A shooting broke out at a concert in Washington, D.C, Sunday evening, according to the D.C. Metro Police Department. The Moechella street fair was held in conjunction with Juneteenth celebrations in the city.
The shooting came after two previous serious incidents at a concert being held during the event that led to people being trampled, forcing police to shut down the event.
While police were trying to contain the area, gunshots rang out. In the aftermath, one 15-year-old boy was killed, a police officer was shot, and two other adults suffered gunshot wounds.
The officer and the two adults are in the hospital in stable condition. Police are continuing to investigate.
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