At least three people were shot Tuesday afternoon on Pennsylvania Avenue SE, and police are now searching for between two and four juvenile men in dark clothing who fled the scene.
All three of the shooting victims were conscious and breathing when police confirmed that the shooting took place in the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Ave., near the Minnesota Avenue post office, just after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
The shattered glass front door of a nearby market could be seen from the street, surrounded by crime tape. Around 15 shell casings were marked with evidence markers on the sidewalk outside.
The three victims, all adult men, have not been identified. They are expected to survive, police said. A fourth victim may have self-transported to the hospital, though police were trying to determine if that person was related to the shooting as of 4:15 p.m. Tuesday.
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Initial reports said four juvenile men fled the scene of the shooting heading westbound in the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Ave. No arrests have been made.
According to police, the incident was an exchange of gunfire. One of the victims was charged with carrying a pistol without a license, police said in a briefing Tuesday afternoon.
Police also said one of the victims is believed to be an unintended target caught in the crossfire.
It is not yet known what led to the shooting. No motive or further suspect descriptions were immediately shared.
This is a developing story. Stay with News4 for more information.
