Shooting near Eid al-Fitr event in Anacostia: police

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Updated  March 20, 2026 2:20pm EDT
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Police are investigating reports of gunfire that disrupted an Eid celebration near the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion in Southeast D.C., as witnesses describe people running for safety amid what sounded like rapid gunfire. 

The Brief

    • Police are investigating reports of gunfire that disrupted an Eid celebration near the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion in Southeast D.C., with the area still an active scene.
    • Witnesses described rapid gunfire and people fleeing for safety; police have not confirmed any injuries but say there is no known ongoing threat.
    • Authorities are searching for two suspects wearing black clothing, seen on a green and black 4-wheeler, and are urging the public not to approach them.

WASHINGTON - Police are investigating a shooting near an Eid al-Fitr event at the Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion on Friday afternoon in Washington, D.C. 

What we know:

Around 1:15 p.m. on Friday, U.S. Park Police say they received a report of gunshots in the area of the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion. 

USPP says one person suffered non-life-threatening injuries. 

Officials are on the lookout for two men in all black, last seen on ATVs. 

Masjid Ahlul Quran Wal Hadeeth, a mosque located in Northeast D.C., had an event scheduled for Friday at Anacostia Park Field 7, starting at 9:00 a.m. according to an Instagram post. 

FOX 5 has learned that the shooting was nearby, but not related to the event. 

The park is closed while the investigation is ongoing. 

This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 5 DC for updates. 

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