A reader reports:
“Drive by at 7th and S (right outside of the old fishnet), 5-6 shots. Huge police presence on the scene. There is someone down, being attended to. It appears to be serious.”
From @DCPolicedept:
“Shooting in 1800 block 7th St NW @ 1648 hrs. MPD on scene. No lookout at this time”
Another reader writes:
“Live right there. Heard 9 loud shots in quick succession. 7th and S intersection closed off”
and
“Shaw station is closed due to police activity. Apparently they won’t let anyone out or in the station.”
From Metro Transit Police:
“Police activity outside Shaw-Howard Station, topside, is a @DCPoliceDept investigation. S St entrance closed. R St entrance open. #wmata”