Several people shot in Washington, DC, in neighborhood near Capitol building and Union Station
At least four people were hospitalized after a shooting in Washington, DC’s NoMa neighborhood. The area is due north of Union Station and about a mile north of the US Capitol.
The DC Fire Department confirmed that ambulances picked up three victims with gunshot wounds and at least one more with a “non-gunshot wound” at the intersection of North Capitol Street NE and New York Avenue, according to WJLA-TV.
BREAKING: 2 shot in #DC neighborhood near Capitol building and Union Station https://t.co/MJudEVRaJEpic.twitter.com/AaNLVPROXO
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One gunshot victim is listed in stable condition, while the other two suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
JUST IN: Police says 4 people were shot and a bike officer struck at North Capitol St/New York Ave scene
— Adrienne Winston (@AdrienneABC7) June 8, 2016
A police officer on a bicycle was hit by a car at the scene as well. He is in good condition, officials told WJLA.
MPDC is working a shooting at North.Capitol St & NY Ave. NW. LOF B/M, 5'6", med bro compl, wearing all blk/ blk mask,& blk Adidas jacket.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) June 8, 2016
Police are on the lookout for a 5’6” black male wearing a mask and a black Adidas jacket.
Multiple shooting scene at New York Ave and North Capitol NE. Chief Lanier is here. pic.twitter.com/6v9CwJVdEX
— Darcy Spencer (@darcyspencer) June 8, 2016
DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier is reportedly at the scene.
At least 4 people shot in incident North Capitol and New York pic.twitter.com/RoOeHzWzdK
— Sam Ford (@ABC7Sam) June 8, 2016
The shooting does not appear to be random, authorities said.