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Officer involved shooting near GWU graduation in Northwest DC: police

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Updated  May 18, 2024 3:19pm EDT
Washington, D.C.
FOX 5 DC

Officer involved shooting near GWU graduation in Northwest DC

D.C. police responded to an officer involved shooting in Northwest on Virginia Avenue.

WASHINGTON - D.C. police have confirmed an officer involved shooting in Northwest.

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Officer involved shooting near GWU graduation in Northwest DC

Police are on the scene in the 2400 block of Virginia Ave. following a shooting Saturday afternoon. According to police, an individual is suffering from gunshot wounds.

The shooting occurred near George Washington University's graduation ceremony with families and graduates around. 

One adult male was transported from the scene to an area hospital conscious and breathing.

Roads have been closed in both directions at the above location due to heavy police presence. Drivers and residents are advised to use alternate routes. 

FOX 5's Nana-Séntuo Bonsu is on the scene.

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