Man killed when gunfire erupts near DC’s Dupont Circle neighborhood

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1 shot near DC’s Dupont Circle neighborhood

A person was shot early Monday morning near the Dupont Circle neighborhood of northwest Washington, D.C. The shooting happened around 5:14 a.m. in the 1700 block of Rhode Island Avenue.

A man was killed early Monday morning after gunfire erupted near the Dupont Circle neighborhood of northwest Washington, D.C.

The shooting happened around 5:14 a.m. in the 1700 block of Rhode Island Avenue.

Detectives say the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are searching for three suspects wearing black clothing, ski masks, and driving a white vehicle.

Commuters may experience delays in the area following road closures and delays to mass transit.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.