Two people were killed and two others — including a toddler — were injured in a shooting in broad daylight in Washington, D.C., authorities said.
At about 11:22 a.m. Thursday, three people got out of a car with what authorities believe were rifles and “shot up the block,” Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith said at a news conference.
Three men who were in the intersection at the time were shot, Smith said. Two of the men were killed and the third was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, she said.
A 2-year-old girl was also shot and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, Smith said.
When the gunfire broke out, the 2-year-old was exiting a day care with a group for their morning walk, Smith said. No other children were hurt, she said.
“This is another example of gun violence that we cannot have in our communities,” Smith said, appearing exasperated. “We’re sick and tired of this.”
The suspects are at large, Smith said.
Police are searching for a blue Dodge Charger with heavy tinted windows, Smith said. It appears the suspects ditched one car and then jumped into the blue Charger after the shooting, Smith said.
“We urge anyone, anyone with information that can help our detectives, to call us right away at 202-727-9099,” Smith said.
A tragic shooting incident in Washington, DC has left two people dead and two others injured, including a 2-year-old girl. The shooting took place in the southeast part of the city, sending shockwaves through the community and raising concerns about gun violence in the nation’s capital.
According to police reports, the shooting occurred on Saturday evening in the 300 block of 53rd Street SE. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire and found four victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Two of the victims, a man and a woman, were pronounced dead at the scene. The other two victims, including the toddler, were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The incident has left residents of the neighborhood shaken and saddened by the senseless violence. Many are calling for an end to gun violence in their community and are urging authorities to take action to prevent future tragedies.
The identities of the victims have not been released, and police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No arrests have been made at this time, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.
This latest shooting adds to a troubling trend of gun violence in Washington, DC. The city has seen a rise in shootings and homicides in recent years, prompting calls for stricter gun control measures and increased police presence in high-crime areas.
The shooting also highlights the devastating impact that gun violence can have on innocent bystanders, such as the 2-year-old girl who was caught in the crossfire. It serves as a stark reminder of the need for communities to come together to address the root causes of violence and work towards creating safer neighborhoods for all residents.
As the investigation into this tragic incident continues, residents of Washington, DC are left mourning the loss of two lives and praying for the swift recovery of the injured victims. The shooting serves as a sobering reminder of the urgent need to address gun violence in our communities and work towards creating a safer and more peaceful society for all.
