WASHINGTON – Police in Washington D.C. are on the scene of a shooting where multiple people have been shot, including a police officer.
The DC Police Department tweeted that it was responding to the area of 14th and U Street. ATF is also on the scene, along with emergency crews.
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Police said four people were shot, including a 15-year-old boy who died, and an officer who was shot in the leg. Two other people were transported to a hospital.
Videos on social media show people running down nearby streets after hearing gunshots.
MPD is responding to the area of 14th and U Street, NW, for a shooting incident in which multiple people have been shot, including an MPD officer. Media staging at 15th and U Street, NW. Chief Contee to provide a media briefing.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) June 20, 2022