via google maps
From MPD:
“The Third District is assisting Park Police with shooting investigation that happened in the Park located in the 2400 block of 16th St NW. at 2:15am. One adult male was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The public is safe. Anyone with Information can call 202-727-9099 or contact US Park Police.”
“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 0218 hours in the 2400 block of 16th St NW. Lookout for a White Minivan heading Northbound on 16th St NW.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”
Readers wrote:
“8-10 loud shots in or around Meridian Hill Park at 02:14.”
“any info on a shooting at 16th & Euclid around 2:15 last night? Shots woke me up, and police were on the scene in a couple of minutes roping off the north entrance to Malcom X Park.”