U Street Shooting: Boy Injured, Area Closed – NBC4 Washington
D.C. police are actively investigating a shooting on U Street NW, where a juvenile male was injured following reports of gunfire adn fighting. This incident, which led to street closures between 12th and 14th Streets, occurred during WorldPride DC celebrations, prompting a heightened police presence. Authorities are also probing other violent events in Dupont Circle, including additional shootings and stabbings.News Directory 3 is following developments as the Metropolitan Police Department works to determine the scope of the incidents and ensure community safety. Learn more about the examination details,which include potential connections between the events. Discover what’s next for these impacted neighborhoods.
D.C.Police Investigate Multiple Shootings During WorldPride DC Celebrations
Washington, D.C., police are investigating a series of violent incidents that occurred Saturday evening, including a shooting in the U Street corridor and multiple stabbings and another shooting in the Dupont Circle area. the incidents took place as people gathered to celebrate WorldPride DC, prompting increased police presence and street closures.
Authorities closed a section of U Street NW, from 12th Street to 14th Street, following reports of a large gathering of young people, fights, and shots fired. T and V streets between 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th streets were also closed to traffic.
According to police, a male juvenile was found in the 1900 block of 13th Street NW, just off U Street, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital and was reported to be conscious and breathing. One person was stopped at the scene as part of the examination into the U Street shooting and the role of community safety.
Meanwhile, a few blocks away in Dupont Circle, a man was shot in the foot, and two other men were stabbed during WorldPride DC celebrations. Police are investigating any potential connection between the incidents and the importance of public safety during large events.
What’s next
The Metropolitan Police Department continues to investigate the shootings and stabbings, and encourages anyone with information to come forward. Increased police patrols are expected in both the U Street and Dupont Circle areas in the coming days.