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Metropolitan Police Seek Vehicle Linked to Northeast D.C. Shooting, Victim in Recovery

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Published on April 16, 2024
Metropolitan Police Seek Vehicle Linked to Northeast D.C. Shooting, Victim in RecoverySource: Metropolitan Police Department

Authorities are on the lookout for the vehicle connected to a late-night shooting in the capital's Northeast corridor. The Metropolitan Police Department's Fifth District detectives are combing the city for clues after a man was gunned down in the streets just days ago.

According to details released by the MPD, the incident unfolded in the early hours of April 13. Officers raced to the 1200 block of Raum Street, NE following reports of gunfire. Upon their arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds, throwing the quiet neighborhood into disarray.

The victim was swiftly transported to a local hospital, where he is currently being treated for injuries said to be non-life-threatening. 

A call to action has been issued, with police reaching out to the community for assistance in tracking down the shooter’s vehicle. The search is underway, but a breakthrough has yet to emerge. 

While details on the suspect or the make and model of the vehicle involved have not been provided to the public, investigators are urging anyone with information to step forward. Information that could lead to an arrest, and potentially prevent further such incidents.