The Metropolitan Police Department is on the lookout for an individual connected to a shooting incident in Northwest, having occurred over the weekend. In the early hours of Sunday, officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Connecticut Avenue after reports of gunfire were made. There, a suspect is said to have opened fire on a group, injuring two people before fleeing the scene, as MPD's official release details.
Although the suspect remains unidentified, police have obtained surveillance footage that may help solve the case. The video, showing the suspect in action, is available on the Department's YouTube channel.
Both victims of the Connecticut Avenue shooting were able to drive themselves to a local hospital for medical treatment. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.
The MPD has made a public appeal, asking anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or the crime to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send tips via text to the Department's TIP LINE at 50411. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
