DC police: Juvenile shot on Minnesota Ave NE

DC police are investigating reports of a shooting in northeast Washington.

A police spokesperson says a call came in around 1:15 pm reporting a shooting in the 4000 block of Minnesota Ave. NE. Police say a juvenile male was shot, and there was no information about a suspect.

The victim was taken to a local hospital, and he was said to be conscious and breathing.

As a result of the police activity in the area, the 4000 block of Minnesota Ave. NE and Grant St. NE are closed. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

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