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Update from MPD: “The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 3000 block of 14th Street, NW. Two adult males sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds. The 3000 block of 14th Street is closed. Anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact 202-727-9099.
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, October 23, 2022, in the 3000 block of 14th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 6:25 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. A short time later, an additional adult male victim was located with a gunshot wound. Both victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.”
Readers report (Sunday):
“Heard 4-6 gunshots in Columbia Heights at 6:30p. There’s a large police response in the area, seems like they’re blocking off the block between Irving and Columbia on 14th st.”
“14th St NW closed between Columbia and Irving St NW. You can guess why: another shooting in Columbia Heights.”
“Multiple shots fired. Many sirens. 14/Columbia.”
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