Gun Violence Erupts In Nations Capital, Four Shot

April 4, 2023
Gun Violence Erupts In Nations Capital, Four Shot
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department is investigating the shooting of four men Sunday afternoon in Southeast, D.C. Police are asking for help identifying the suspect’s vehicle.

Shortly before 4 pm, officers arrived at the 2900 block of Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue, to investigate a shooting report. At the location, police found three men suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The fourth victim walked into a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. At least one of the victims is in critical condition.

The MPD tweeted, “Lookout is a Black car, possibly an Infiniti, with an AR-15 sticking out the window. Last seen southbound toward South Capitol Street.”

Gun Violence Erupts In Nations Capital, Four Shot

Nearby surveillance cameras captured the suspect’s vehicle. If you have any information about this case, please call (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.