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Update from a reader on scene:
“We were there. The gala was going on at the Portrait Gallery – people were arriving on the red carpet.
Ed. Note: I asked ‘You heard the gunfire? How many shots were there?’
Just one, and saw people running down F From the arena. Police were there shortly after and there were three cars in front of the Gallery Place elevators when we left the sidewalk in front of Zaytinya around 7. Michelle Obama, Hilary Clinton, and many others were expected at NPG that night. The gunfire was right after Jeff Bezos walked inside.
I just checked the details – I took a photo of Bezos arriving at 5:10. It was right after that.”
From MPD Sunday:
“This evening around 5:15 PM, First District officers heard the sound of a gunshot near 7th St NW and G St NW. Many officers immediately responded and found evidence of gunfire but, fortunately, no evidence that anyone had been struck.
We are still on the scene investigating and reviewing surveillance camera footage. Members of the public should expect to see an increased visible police presence in the area. Anyone with information about this incident or anyone carrying an illegal firearm is encouraged to call in a tip to 202-727-9099 or send an anonymous test to 50-411.”