Update: “4 victims”. Major Police Response after Shooting and (multiple shots fired) in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW

Update from MPD: “MPD is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW. Preliminary information suggests there are 4 victims.”

Update full release from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Thursday, October 6, 2022, in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, Northwest.

At approximately 1:07 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members discovered four adult males were struck by gunfire. Three of the victims sustained minor injuries. The fourth victim is in critical condition. All four victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

The suspects’ vehicle is described as a white Kia Forte with a single New York tag of KSM6977 on the rear. The suspects’ vehicle was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below:

Anyone who can identify this vehicle 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.”

“Dear PoPville,

I live around NoMa, there’s a dozen cop cars and ambulance all at the North Capitol & New York Ave NW intersection, and police tape around apartment building adjacent to it. New York Ave is shutdown, and it’s a six lane road during rush hour, so this is rare. Anyone know what’s happened? Passerby said someone was shot, no more info.”

Another reader reported: “Heard a horrible explosion sound and tons of cops have been driving by and fire trucks and other emergency vehicles.”

MPD reported: “Shooting Investigation in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW”

On twitter a resident responded to MPD: “I was in my car right below this when it happened, we could hear a long barrage of heavy gunfire and then a long return series of a lighter shot.”