4-year-old injured in triple shooting in Northwest

4-year-old & 2 men shot in Northwest

D.C. police said a 4-year-old boy was an unintended target in a triple shooting on Monday. The child, along with the two adults who were struck by bullets, is expected to survive. But there is still deep concern among city leaders who we heard from.

WASHINGTON - A 4-year-old boy is in the hospital after police said he was one of three people shot along the same street in Northwest D.C. Monday evening.

According to D.C. police, the child was struck by bullets on 1st Street and Kennedy Street around 6:30 p.m.

At the moment, authorities believe this incident is connected to a double shooting that occurred earlier on 1st Street and Missouri Avenue, which left two men injured.

Both the victims in that shooting were transported to a local hospital, and officials said they were conscious and breathing. The 4-year-old's injuries are also non-life-threatening.

During an evening press conference, D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee III said the shooting occurred between several individuals.

After a preliminary investigation, Contee said police determined that the 4-year-old was an unintended target who had nothing to do with the incident.

The chief said that one of the gunmen who was injured during the shooting has been placed under arrest and will be charged. At this point, Contee said there is no danger to the community.

Mayor Muriel Bowser also spoke briefly at the press conference. She told reporters that she spoke to residents on Kennedy Street who said they are "fed up" with the shooting. She said the city continues to invest in violence interruption efforts and more law enforcement.

Police share details after 4-year-old shot in Northwest

D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee III discusses a triple shooting, which left a 4-year-old boy injured.

Police are asking community members in the area to review their cameras and reach out to them if they notice anything between 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 5 for updates.

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