Readers report: “Major gunfire exchange: near 2nd/Missouri or 2nd/Kennedy NW. Two bursts of ~12 shots each, 5 seconds apart”
“HUGE police presence at First & Missouri NW. At least 15 shots fired. Cars involved. At least one person injured.”
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 100 block of Missouri Avenue, NW. No Lookout.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District announce arrests have been made and an additional suspect sought in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, October 24, 2022, in the 100 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest.
At approximately 6:28 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located two adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A short time later, a third victim, a juvenile male, was located at an area hospital seeking treatment for non-life threatening gunshot wounds.
The detectives’ investigation revealed an exchange of gunfire between the two adult male victims and a third suspect. The two males were placed under arrest.
On Monday, October 24, 2022, 24-year-old Ojahri Hart, of Northwest, DC, and 19-year-old Yahwey Chambers, of Northwest, DC, were arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun). Additional charges are pending consultation with the United States Attorney’s Office.
The Metropolitan Police Department would like to thank the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Washington Field Division for their assistance with this case.
Anyone who can identify this individual or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.”
Chief Contee and @MayorBowser provides an update regarding the shooting that occurred in the 100 block of Kennedy Street NW. pic.twitter.com/oS3HK0TeaF
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) October 25, 2022
And earlier around 6:15pm MPD reported from LeDroit Park: “The Third District is investigating a shooting in the area of 5th and Elm Street, NW. A juvenile male suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact 202-727-9099.”