Two Juveniles Shot in Shaw on Rhode Island Ave Sunday Afternoon

7th and Rhode Island Ave, NW 2:28pm Photo by David Catanese

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in the 600 block of S Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:08 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. Additionally, officers located a second juvenile male victim in the 600 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northwest, suffering from a gunshot wound. The second victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The decedent has been identified as 13 year-old Malachi Lukes, of Northwest, DC.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a double shooting in the 600 block of Rhode Island Ave NW. 2 juveniles have been transported to area hospitals, 1 with critical injuries.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

Photo by Andrew B. Doll

Jeni reported at 2:38pm: “Oh joy, sun is out and a dozen gunshots are heard in Shaw in the middle of the day. Emptying a clip, of course.”