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Two die, five hurt in shooting incident in Washington DC

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 17 Mar 2024, 11:52 am Print

Two die, five hurt in shooting incident in Washington DC Washington Shooting

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A shooting incident in Washington DC left at least two people dead and five others injured on Sunday.

The shooting was reported around 3 a.m. near the intersection of 7th and P Street Northwest, near the Kennedy Recreation Center, according to the Metropolitan Police Department as quoted by CNN.

The victims, all of whom were described as being adults, have been taken to local hospitals, Metropolitan Police Executive Assistant Chief Jeffrey Carroll said in a media briefing as quoted as saying by the American news channel.

No update has been provided on their condition at present.

It is still not clear what led to the shooting.

Police have not announced any suspect in the incident so far.

“We’re asking anyone who may have any information related to this incident or may have witnessed it to contact the Metropolitan Police Department,” Carroll told CNN.