Bullets fly before sunrise in quincy street shooting

Bullets fly before sunrise in Quincy Street shooting

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August 26, 2025
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Early morning gunfire erupts on Quincy Street in Northwest DC

WASHINGTON, DC — A predawn shooting jolted a Northwest DC neighborhood Tuesday when police responded to reports of gunfire on Quincy Street, leaving an active investigation underway with little immediate information about the suspect.

The incident was reported around 4:56 a.m. in the 800 block of Quincy Street NW. Officers arrived on scene to investigate, though no usable lookout for a suspect has been released at this time.

Details on injuries or possible victims were not immediately available. Detectives are continuing to canvass the area as the investigation develops.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text tips to 50411.

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Key Points

  • Shooting reported around 4:56 a.m. Tuesday in the 800 block of Quincy Street NW
  • No suspect description has been provided at this time
  • Investigation remains ongoing as police canvass the area
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