Gunfire shattered the relative quiet of a Southeast D.C. neighborhood last week, prompting a vigorous hunt for the perpetrator. The Metropolitan Police Department is turning to the public for aid after a woman fell victim to a bullet in the 2400 block of Elvans Road.
At about 8:30 p.m. earlier this week, detectives reported to a service call and found the woman wounded. Transported to a local health facility, she is grappling with her injuries, while the shooter remains at large. The MPD, in a public bulletin, released updated photos in a bid to tap into the community's collective eye.
The department's plea is clear: Help us close the gap between the known and unknown. Anyone with information is being asked to come forward for the sake of the victim and safety of the neighborhood. Tips can be sent anonymously or directly to the detectives in charge. With added urgency their stories are told, with each photo shared, someone somewhere holds a key that could lock away a dangerous shooter, providing some semblance of peace to a community too often acquainted with the bang of a gun and the ensuing silence that begs for justice. Connecting with MPD can be done through various channels highlighted on their website.
