Councilmember Treyon White said it’s a “state of emergency” and “out of control,” because 13 people have been shot over the last 8 days in SE Washington. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
Someone opened fire outside a convenience store in Anacostia on Monday morning, injuring two men, police said.
The men were shot on the 2400 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE. Police responded about 11 a.m. and found the men with non-life-threatening injuries. One of the men was unconscious.
Police are searching for a dark-colored, four-door sedan with rims on the tires, Patrol Services South Chief Robert Conte said. Police released a photo of a vehicle of interest.
No information on a gunman was released immediately.
Vehicle of Interest in Assault With Dangerous Weapon. Have you seen this car? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411. pic.twitter.com/mU4DRQvRza
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) October 30, 2017
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who sees the car or who has information on the crime is asked to call police.
Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue was shut down.
