Tuesday on Southern Avenue SE turned dangerous in a hurry, after a man was found unconscious in the street following a shooting in Southeast Washington, D.C. Officers reached the 600 block of Southern Avenue SE, found the wounded man, and rushed him to a nearby hospital, according to police. Investigators are now searching for a suspect described as a Black man wearing a white shirt and grey jeans.
What police say
According to WJLA, Metropolitan Police officers responding to the scene discovered the victim unconscious in the 600 block of Southern Avenue SE and took him to an area hospital. Officers have been canvassing the neighborhood, looking for surveillance footage and witnesses who might have seen someone matching the suspect description.
How to help
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Metropolitan Police Department tip line at (202) 727-9099. Anonymous tips, photos or video can also be sent by text to 50411, according to MPD. The department notes the text line is not for emergencies, and that 911 should be used when there is an immediate threat or ongoing danger.
Neighborhood context
Southern Avenue has seen its share of violent crime this year, and police work along the corridor is starting to feel grimly familiar to some neighbors. In a separate case, an arrest in a shooting on the avenue last December underscored how detectives often depend on community tips and surveillance video to move cases forward. That prior incident also highlighted ongoing safety concerns in parts of Southeast.
This account is based on initial reporting by WJLA. Details may be updated as police or other outlets release more information.
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