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Shots fired Sunday night causes property damage in Northwest DC, police seeking Hyundai Sonata

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Published  January 5, 2026 8:56am EST
Washington, D.C.
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The Brief

    • Police are investigating reports of gunshots in northwest D.C. late Sunday night.
    • Officers found evidence of a shooting and damaged property but no injuries.
    • Authorities are searching for a vehicle believed to be connected to the incident.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Shots fired late Sunday night in northwest Washington, D.C. damaged property, and police are now searching for a Hyundai Sonata believed to be connected to the incident.

What we know:

Third District officers responded around 9:47 p.m. Sunday to the 200 block of V Street NW after receiving reports of gunshots.

When officers arrived, they found evidence of a shooting and damaged property in the area. Police said no injuries were reported.

Investigators released a lookout for a suspect vehicle believed to be connected to the incident.

Suspect vehicle description

Police described the vehicle as a gray or silver Hyundai Sonata with:

  • No bumper
  • Dark-tinted windows
  • A Maryland license plate

Anyone with information about the incident or the vehicle is asked to contact police at 202-727-9099 or submit a tip by texting 50411.

The Source: This article is based on information released by the Metropolitan Police Department.

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