7 shot, 1 dead in shootings across Northeast DC
7 people shot, 1 dead in Northeast DC shootings
Seven people were shot and one person is dead in Northeast, DC. This all happened at three separate scenes and police are working to determine if the shootings are connected.
WASHINGTON - Seven people were shot Monday at three different crime scenes in Northeast D.C.
Mount Olivet Road Shooting
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are investigating after three men and one woman were found suffering from gunshot wounds in Northeast Washington, DC Monday afternoon.
Around 12:13 p.m. officers responded to the 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road NE and found three men and one woman suffering from gunshot wounds. One man has died in that shooting.
Officers say they are on the lookout for a "a black male, dark complexion, skinny build, all black clothing 5'3" in height, and last seen traveling southbound on Mount Olivet Road, NE."
Police are asking anyone with information to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
Benning Road Shootings
Two other shootings occurred Monday afternoon on Benning Road, leaving three injured.
- 9:52 am shooting at 1500 block of Benning Road
- 11:25 am shooting at 1700 block of Benning Road
This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 5 DC for updates.