2 Shot in Busy Area of Downtown DC

[IronLionZion]

Last edited Fri Feb 14, 2020, 10:27 PM - Edit history (1)

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/2-shot-near-city-center-in-northwest-dc/2216453/



Two people were shot in a busy area of downtown D.C. Thursday evening.

A male victim was shot in the head at 8th and H streets in Chinatown just after 5 p.m. He is in critical condition.

A second shooting victim was found at 11th and H streets in Northwest.

Police are questioning somebody.

The 700 block of 8th Street, eastbound H Street between 11th Street and 8th Street, and the northbound 700 Block of 11th Street are closed.

I was wondering why the police blocked off streets as I walked past this exact area just now. Damn

[mahatmakanejeeves]

1. So THAT's what was going on.

I was down by Judiciary Square. Cop cars were everywhere.

[royable]

3. Was Drumph nearby?

Perhaps he meant Fifth Street instead of Fifth Avenue.

Edited to say, joking aside, that is sad.

[elleng]

4. Your meaning is what?

[IronLionZion]

5. WaPo link with more info. 1 dead. Suspect shot/wounded by police

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/police-responding-to-shooting-along-h-street-near-gallery-place/2020/02/13/e3930fae-4eae-11ea-bf44-f5043eb3918a_story.html

https://wtop.com/dc/2020/02/police-responding-to-shooting-in-downtown-dc/