Tragic incident, two individuals lost their lives, and three others sustained injuries during a mass shooting in Washington DC. Local authorities are now in pursuit of three suspects believed to be involved in the violence.
The incident occurred in the northeast part of the city, where witnesses reported the firing of approximately 100 rounds from automatic weapons during what is suspected to be a ‘crew on crew’ confrontation.
Acting Chief Pamela A. Smith provides an update to the homicide that occurred near the intersection of 14th Street and Saratoga Avenue, Northeast. pic.twitter.com/a4djkROUyH
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Police received the distress call at 9:50 pm and quickly dispatched officers to the scene at the intersection of 14th Street and Saratoga Avenue. Upon arrival, they found three individuals with gunshot wounds. Regrettably, two of them succumbed to their injuries at the scene, while the third was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Investigative sources revealed that two additional victims had self-transported to a local hospital seeking help following the shooting.
The preliminary investigation suggests that the violent altercation may have arisen from longstanding disputes within rival groups.
BREAKING NEWS: 4 PEOPLE SHOT: 14th & Saratoga Ave N.E: Mpd is on the scene of a mass shooting with 4 people shot 2 is critical and one is unconscious & not breathing so far. pic.twitter.com/BcCE13wcnV
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Acting Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith addressed the media at the scene, stating, “At approximately 9:50 pm tonight, fifth district officers responded to sounds of gunshots near the intersection of 14th Street and Saratoga Avenue. When they arrived, officers located three people suffering from gunshot wounds. Two men were pronounced dead at the scene, a third was transported to an area hospital, with non-life-threatening injuries.”
Chief Smith expressed her concern about the recurring trend of disputes escalating into firearm-related incidents and urged for greater efforts to remove guns from the streets.
Locals reported hearing nearly 100 gunshots fired in three separate incidents within a ten-minute span. The police have requested assistance from the community in locating a gray SUV with three individuals believed to be connected to the shooting.
One resident described the ordeal as sounding like a “war zone” when the shots rang out.
As of now, the police have not provided any details regarding the suspects or a potential motive behind the tragic incident.
