Hayes Street NE turned into an active crime scene yesterday afternoon after a shooting involving law enforcement near the 3700 block, according to officials. The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed it was not the agency involved and declined to say which other law enforcement body was on scene. Investigators shut down the 3600 and 3700 blocks of Hayes Street, from Kenilworth Terrace to Anacostia Avenue NE, in both directions while they combed through the area.
Initial report from local TV
According to WJLA, the shooting was reported in the 3700 block of Hayes Street NE yesterday and the scene remained active as officers worked. The station reported that officials would not say which agency was involved and described the situation as a developing story. WJLA’s coverage also pushed out traffic alerts urging drivers to steer clear of the area while emergency crews responded.
Hayes Street's recent violence and investigations
Hayes Street has seen repeated police responses in recent years. In May 2024, there was a fatal shooting on the 3600 block, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Local coverage later highlighted how residents reacted to that killing and the continuing investigation, with the neighborhood left community shaken. That recent history has turned Hayes Street into a corridor police watch closely whenever new reports of gunfire come in.
Which agencies were on scene
MPD told WJLA it was not the responding agency and would not identify which law enforcement body was involved. Officials did not release any details about possible injuries, arrests or whether officers fired during the incident. Investigators from the unnamed agency were handling the scene, and authorities said more information would be shared as the investigation moves forward.
How residents can help
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department’s tip line at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411, as outlined in department releases. Neighbors who live or work nearby are urged to avoid the closed blocks and expect a sustained police presence while investigators process the area. This story will be updated when authorities release more details about the agency involved and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
