Man shot in Southeast D.C. Friday night as detectives search for gunman
WASHINGTON, DC — A man was hospitalized Friday night after being shot in Southeast Washington, prompting a search for the shooter and an active investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.
Officers responded to the 1900 block of Savannah Terrace SE shortly after 8:40 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they located a man suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was conscious and breathing when medics arrived and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
No suspect description has been released, and no arrests have been made as of Saturday morning. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact MPD by phone at 202-727-9099 or via text tip to 50411. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Key Points
- A man was shot in the 1900 block of Savannah Terrace SE around 8:40 p.m. Friday
- The victim was conscious and hospitalized with a single gunshot wound
- No suspects have been identified, and the investigation remains active
