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Update from MPD:
“There were two separate shootings, total of 3 victims:
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, at approximately 2:55 a.m., Second District officers responded to the 1700 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the male to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. There is no preliminary description of the suspect at this time.
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Second District officers responded to the 1200 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male and an adult female suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded and after all life saving measures failed, the adult male was pronounced dead on scene. The adult female were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Homicide Branch is leading the investigation. The preliminary description of the suspect is a black male, wearing all dark-colored clothing.
At this time, there is no evidence to suggest these incidents are connected. There have been no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”
MPD initially reported:
“On Sunday, October 18, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Second District officers responded to the 1200 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Officers located two adult males and an adult female suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded and after all life saving measures failed, one of the adult males was pronounced dead on scene. The second adult male and the adult female were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The preliminary description of the suspect is a black male, wearing all dark-colored clothing. Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”