A teenage boy was shot Monday night on Taylor Street in Northwest Washington, D.C., and taken to a hospital conscious and breathing, according to authorities. Officers responded to the 700 block of Taylor Street around 9:15 p.m., and police said they were still working to figure out what happened. No suspect information had been released as of late Monday.
Teen Survives Shooting As Detectives Work The Case
Officers found the wounded teen nearby and got him to a local hospital, where he was conscious and breathing, WJLA reports. Metropolitan Police Department investigators had not shared any suspect details, a possible motive, or identifying information about the victim as the investigation continued into the night.
Recent Gun Violence In Northwest
Monday’s shooting follows several serious incidents in Northwest this spring. On May 9, the Metropolitan Police Department announced it was investigating a fatal shooting in Tenleytown that left an 18‑year‑old dead, according to a Metropolitan Police Department statement. That release urged anyone with information to call 202‑727‑9099 or text tips to 50411. Detectives say video and witness statements are often crucial to moving these kinds of cases forward.
How To Share Tips With Investigators
Police are asking anyone with information about the Taylor Street shooting to contact MPD at 202‑727‑9099 or text the department’s tip line at 50411, per the Metropolitan Police Department. If you were in the area around 9:15 p.m. and have video or saw something that might help, investigators want to hear from you so they can piece together what unfolded. This story will be updated as police release more details.
