Two boys were left in critical condition Tuesday after a shooting in Northeast Washington, D.C., police said. The gunfire broke out in the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue NE, where officers responded to reports of shots and found the young victims. Both were rushed to area hospitals in serious condition as detectives launched an active investigation.
According to DC News Now, Metropolitan Police Department units located the two male juveniles suffering from gunshot wounds and had them transported to local hospitals in critical condition. The outlet reports that MPD also posted about the shooting on its X account while investigators worked the scene.
Police Statement And Investigation
In a brief post on X, the Metropolitan Police Department said it was investigating the shooting in the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue NE but shared no further details. As of now, police have not announced any arrests, and investigators have not released a suspect description, keeping neighbors on edge as the search continues.
Another Violent Week Across The District
The Northeast shooting is the latest in a string of violent incidents across the city this week. In an unrelated case, a separate shooting in Southeast earlier this week left one person dead and two others injured, as reported by FOX 5 DC, underscoring persistent worries about gun violence in District neighborhoods.
How The Public Can Help
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the Kenilworth Avenue shooting to contact the Metropolitan Police Department or use the department’s online reporting tools. Officials say updates and official notices on the case will be posted on MPD channels as new information becomes available.
