Police warn public not to approach two suspects dressed in black
WASHINGTON, DC — A predawn shooting in Southeast DC sent police searching for two masked men dressed entirely in black Sunday, including one reported to be armed with a gun, according to an alert from the Metropolitan Police Department.
MPD units were investigating the shooting in the 1700 block of W Street SE.
A crime alert was issued at approximately 3:09 a.m.
Police issued a lookout for two Black males wearing all-black clothing and ski masks.
One of the individuals was reported to be armed with a firearm.
MPD warned members of the public not to approach the individuals or take action.
The initial alert did not state whether anyone was injured or provide details about what led to the shooting.
No additional descriptions of the individuals being sought were provided.
Anyone with information about the incident should take no action and call MPD at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
MPD also states that it offers rewards of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for each homicide committed in Washington, DC. The initial alert described this incident only as a shooting and did not indicate that a homicide had occurred.
Key Points
- MPD was investigating a shooting in the 1700 block of W Street SE early Sunday.
- Police were seeking two Black males wearing all-black clothing and ski masks, with one reported to be armed with a firearm.
- Anyone with information can call MPD at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to 50411. Police warned the public not to approach the individuals.
