The Metropolitan Police Department said multiple people were shot at a recreational facility in Washington, DC early Sunday morning. The officials stated that they started a search for one suspect linked to the attack.
The police said that the shooting was reported around 3:00 am near the intersection of 7th and P St., NW, near the Kennedy Recreation Center.
Metropolitan Police Executive Assistant Chief Jeffrey Carroll said in a media briefing that the victims were rushed to local hospitals. So far, no information was available on their conditions.
“We’re asking anyone who may have any information related to this incident or may have witnessed it to contact the Metropolitan Police Department,” Carroll said.
As per the local reports, law enforcement in Washington, DC, were searching for a suspect who they said fled on foot following a deadly shooting.
The Metropolitan Police Department said that investigators were searching for a Black man with “average build, wearing light pants, blue shirt”.
The department said, “Last seen on foot southbound on 7th Street NW,” “DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911.”
Carroll explained that when officers responded to a call and reached the scene, they found seven adults, who had all been shot.
“The initial information that we have at this time is that a total of seven people were shot at this location, two of which have since been pronounced deceased,” Carroll said.
(With inputs from agencies)
