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Teen injured in shooting near Union Station, police say
A teenage boy was shot near Union Station on Friday. Police do not have a suspect description at this time and are still investigating.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A 15-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Friday afternoon in Northeast Washington, D.C., leading to the arrest of two teenage suspects, according to police.
What we know:
Police say the shooting happened Friday, February 6, around 4:12 p.m. in the unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast.
Officers arriving at the scene found a 15-year-old boy who was conscious and breathing after being shot. DC Fire and EMS took him to an area hospital, where he was treated for injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Investigators say officers with the U.S. Capitol Police stopped two suspects near the scene shortly after the shooting. Following an investigation by Metropolitan Police detectives, both suspects were arrested.
Police say a 17-year-old boy from Northeast D.C. and a 16-year-old boy from Southeast D.C. were charged with assault with a dangerous weapon involving a gun.
An MPD K-9 officer later found a firearm near the scene, police say.
What we don't know:
Police have not said what led up to the shooting or whether the victim and suspects knew each other.
What's next:
The investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call 202-727-9099 or text tips to 50411. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in a violent crime case in D.C.
The Source: This article was written using information provided by the Metropolitan Police Department.