Gunfire erupts in Congress Heights with all three victims critically wounded
WASHINGTON, DC – Three men were left with life-threatening injuries after gunfire erupted in Washington’s Congress Heights neighborhood early Saturday, with two victims found at the scene and a third arriving at a hospital on his own, according to reports citing DC Police.
The triple shooting occurred at approximately 1:19 a.m. Saturday in the 3300 block of 14th Place SE.
Two critically wounded men found at scene
Metropolitan Police Department Seventh District officers responding to the shooting found two adult men suffering from gunshot wounds.
DC Fire and EMS transported both victims to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
A third adult male who had also been shot later arrived at a hospital on his own, according to reports. His injuries were also described as life-threatening.
No suspect description released
Police had not released a suspect description or usable lookout in connection with the shooting.
Information about what led to the gunfire also remained unavailable.
The shooting occurred in Congress Heights, a Southeast DC neighborhood served by MPD’s Seventh District.
Investigators are seeking information that could help determine what happened and identify whoever was responsible.
Anyone with information can contact DC Police at 202-727-9099 or submit a tip by text to 50411.
Key Points
- Three adult men suffered life-threatening injuries in a triple shooting in Congress Heights early Saturday.
- Two victims were found in the 3300 block of 14th Place SE, while a third later arrived at a hospital on his own.
- Police had not released a suspect description and are asking anyone with information to contact MPD.
