Photo by Paul Pennell
From MPD:
“We are currently working an event at the Whole Foods located in the 600 block of H Street, NE involving a shooting that occurred shortly after 1030 am this morning. More info will be forthcoming as the investigation continues. Currently, we are looking for a Red Honda Civic Zip Car DC tag FT9420 and the suspect. His description is as follows and photos will be forthcoming.
Black male
5’6 to 5’7
Dark complexion
Long Dreads
Long black jacket/coat
Blk ski mask
Dark colored hood sweatshirt
New balance shoes”
Update to the H Street NE Whole Foods shooting: we need assistance identifying this man (black male, 5’6″ tall w/ long dreads, wearing long black coat, grey hoodie & tan pants) & locating a red Honda Civic zipcar w/ DC tag FT 9420. Tips to 202.727.9099 or text 50411. pic.twitter.com/mbnk2jp6ZO
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) December 2, 2018
Photo by Jason Rosenbaum
The Washington Post reported:
“D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham said the victim, a cashier, was struck twice but survived after a struggle with the gunman, who tried to reach into the cashier’s drawer. The cashier “heroically” resisted, Newsham said, and is in stable condition at a hospital.”
Photo by Jason Rosenbaum