Veterans day turns violent in d. C. With two men shot in separate incidents

Veterans Day turns violent in D.C. with two men shot in separate incidents

November 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two men were injured in separate shootings in Northwest D.C. on Monday, turning Veterans Day into a scene of violence, according to police.

The first shooting occurred during an attempted robbery in the unit block of O Street NW. Police say a man was shot and transported to a nearby hospital, where he is expected to recover.

In a second incident, a man was shot in the 400 block of Kennedy Street NW. He was also taken to a hospital for treatment, with no details yet on his condition.

Both incidents remain under investigation as police work to determine whether the shootings are connected.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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