Gunfire on Stanton Road triggers police search
WASHINGTON, DC — A late-night shooting in Southeast DC sent police searching for two men dressed entirely in black who were reportedly traveling in a black sedan, with officers warning the public not to approach them.
Metropolitan Police Department units were investigating the shooting in the 2600 block of Stanton Road SE, according to a crime alert issued at 11:27 p.m. Monday.
Police issued a lookout for two Black males wearing all-black clothing and operating a black sedan.
The initial alert did not provide a make, model or license plate for the vehicle.
MPD also did not state whether anyone was struck by gunfire or provide information about what led to the shooting.
No additional descriptions of the two individuals were included in the alert.
Police warned anyone who encounters the individuals not to take action and to call 911.
Anyone with information about the incident can call MPD at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
Key Points
- MPD investigated a shooting in the 2600 block of Stanton Road SE late Monday.
- Police issued a lookout for two Black males wearing all-black clothing and operating a black sedan.
- Anyone who sees the individuals should take no action and call 911. Tips can also be provided at 202-727-9099 or by texting 50411.
