12-year-old boy shot near McDonald's, Walmart Supercenter in DC

12-year-old boy shot across from DC police station

A 12-year-old boy was shot Monday afternoon in a busy area of Northwest D.C, across from the Metropolitan Police Department's 4th District Station. FOX 5's Shomari Stone has the latest details from police.

WASHINGTON - A 12-year-old boy was shot Monday afternoon in a busy area of Northwest D.C.

The Metropolitan Police Department said it dispatched officers to the Petworth neighborhood, near the McDonald's and the Walmart Supercenter, to investigate the matter.

So far, MPD believes the young boy has suffered "non-life-threatening" injuries.

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Detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward. They are looking specifically for a Black teenager wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, and a black hooded sweatshirt tied around his waist.

This is a developing story. FOX 5's Shomari Stone is heading to the scene. Check back for updates.