Man attempting to thwart teen scooter theft shot in DC

DC Police are investigating a shooting that took place on 14th St. NW & S Street NW in which a man attempting to stop a scooter theft was shot. 

According to MPD, three juvenile males were all on one scooter and attempting to take another scooter. A man who witnessed this happening (on a scooter himself) attempted to intervene and was then shot by one of the suspects. The suspects then fled on foot and remain at large. 

D.C. police released surveillance camera images of the three suspects Tuesday afternoon. 

According to Officer Hickman, the victim is conscious and breathing. 

Witnesses say they are unfortunately not surprised by the shooting. "Not something that you want to experience while you're out dining with friends and just trying to go about having a nice evening to then suddenly be ducking for cover from potentially bullets flying around," said D.C. resident Michael Bahareen. 

"This was so senseless," Councilmember Brooke Pinto tweeted Monday evening as she left the scene. She said she was relieved the person shot is recovering and added the number for witnesses to contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the authorities at 202-727-9099/text 50411.

PHOTO CREDIT: HANK THOMAS