DC crime: 9 shot, 2 dead in less than 5 hours
WASHINGTON - A night of gun violence in Washington, D.C. left seven people wounded and two dead in less than five hours.
Here’s what happened:
21 ST STREET NE | MULTIPLE SHOOTINGS | 6:10PM
Police responded to the 1100 block of 21st Street NE in the Carver Langston neighborhood around 6:10 p.m. Wednesday night after receiving multiple reports of gunfire.
Officers found one man dead at the scene. Officials have identified the deceased as 29-year-old Aubrey McLeod of Largo, Maryland.
Two other men, a woman, and a 9-year-old boy, were found suffering from gunshot wounds. They are believed to have suffered wounds police consider not to be life-threatening.
Authorities say a 12-year-old boy later walked into a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds sustained during the shooting.
Investigators have released photos of the vehicle they believe was used by suspects to get away.
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10TH ST NW | DOUBLE SHOOTING | 9:15PM
Officers responded to the 3500 block of 10th Street around 9:15 p.m. to investigate calls for a shooting.
One man was found at the scene suffering from gunshot wounds. He was conscious and breathing and was hospitalized with injuries.
A second shooting victim walked into a nearby hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead.
The investigation into the shootings is continuing.
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18TH STREET & BENNING ROAD NW | SHOOTING | 10:35PM
Police were called to the 1800 block of Benning Road to investigate reports of a shooting.
Officers found one man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital.
Investigators are looking for two armed suspects that may be operating a moped.