Washington, D.C. – Authorities are currently searching for a suspect involved in a mass shooting that resulted in two fatalities and five injuries in the early hours of Sunday. The tragic incident occurred at the intersection of 7th and P Streets in the northwestern part of Washington, D.C., near downtown. Executive Assistant Chief Jeffrey Carroll of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department provided an update on the situation during a brief news conference held at the scene.
According to the Gun Violence Archive’s criteria, a shooting incident is classified as a mass shooting when four or more individuals are injured or killed, excluding the perpetrator. Details regarding the injuries sustained by the five individuals wounded during the incident were not immediately available.
Law enforcement officials responded to the shooting around 3 a.m. ET on Sunday. Both individuals who lost their lives were pronounced dead upon arrival at the scene, as reported by local news source WUSA. The identities of the victims, including the five adults who were injured, have not been disclosed by the police department at this time.
An appeal to the public for assistance was made by authorities, who are in pursuit of a male suspect seen fleeing the area south on 7th Street following the shooting. Those with information or who may have witnessed the incident are urged to contact the police department by calling 202-727-9099 or texting 50411.
The investigation into the tragic event is ongoing as authorities work to identify and apprehend the perpetrator responsible for the senseless violence that has shaken the community. The residents of Washington, D.C., are urged to remain vigilant and report any relevant information that could assist law enforcement in their efforts to bring the suspect to justice.
As the community mourns the loss of the two individuals who perished in the shooting, the injured victims continue to receive medical attention. The impact of such violence on a neighborhood near downtown Washington, D.C., serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced in combating gun violence in the nation’s capital. The police department remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents as they tirelessly work to bring closure to this tragic event.