DC Police say “multiple people” have reportedly been shot near the intersection of 14th and U Street in Northwest.
DC Police say “multiple people” have reportedly been shot near the intersection of 14th and U Streets in Northwest.
The shooting was first reported to WTOP after 8 pm in the area near the “Moechella” event — a downtown Juneteenth celebration.
We can confirm that one of our members working in the area of 14th and U St NW has been shot. The member has been transported to the hospital and is in stable condition.
— DC Police Union (@DCPoliceUnion) June 20, 2022
Department spokespersons couldn’t say how many people were shot during the incident. Police say an officer was among the victims and that they are looking for a suspect at this time.
Chief Robert Contee is expected to provide the media briefing.
Police announced several street closures as a result of the shooting in Northwest. The investigation is ongoing.
MPD Activity at 14th St & U St, NW
⛔️14th St, NW btw V St & Wallach Pl, NW
⛔️U St, NW btw 13th St & 15th St, NW
⛔️T St, NW btw 16th St, NW & Georgia Ave, NW
⛔️Florida Ave, NW btw 15th St, NW & Georgia Ave, NW
🚗 All Closures are in both directions // Watch for MPD direction— DC Police Traffic (@DCPoliceTraffic) June 20, 2022
A map of the approximate shooting location is shown below.
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