A woman was critically injured Monday afternoon following a shooting in Southeast D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1600 block of W Street SE, where they found the woman conscious and breathing despite suffering a gunshot wound. Emergency responders transported her to a hospital for treatment.
Police have issued a lookout for three individuals last seen wearing dark clothing in connection with the shooting. No further suspect descriptions were immediately available.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and authorities have not disclosed a possible motive or whether the woman was targeted.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials are urging anyone with information to contact police at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
Police canvass Southeast DC neighborhood after daylight shooting
The shooting occurred in a residential area of Southeast DC during daylight hours, raising concerns about public safety in the neighborhood. Detectives are canvassing the area and reviewing nearby surveillance footage as they work to identify the suspects.
The woman’s current condition has not been updated since she was taken to the hospital.
