An afternoon burst of gunfire rattled the Ivy City neighborhood of Northeast Washington on Wednesday, leaving a man hospitalized with what police described as non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting on Capitol Avenue NE. Officers quickly blocked off part of the street while investigators worked the scene and spoke with witnesses.
According to WJLA, the shooting unfolded Wednesday afternoon, and the victim was taken to a hospital with injuries that authorities said are not expected to be life-threatening. WJLA's gallery features photos by 7News photographer Noel Chavez that show officers on the scene as detectives collected evidence.
Police have not publicly released the victim’s name or any suspect information.
Which police district responded and where to send tips
The shooting took place in the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District, which covers Ivy City and other Northeast neighborhoods. The district station at 1805 Bladensburg Road NE is listed by the Metropolitan Police Department as the hub for that area.
Anyone with information is asked to contact MPD anonymously by calling 202-727-9099 or by texting tips to 50411, the text tip line noted by the Metropolitan Police Department.
Investigation and next steps
Detectives are expected to review surveillance footage and witness accounts as they work to determine a motive and identify any suspects, according to WJLA. Officials have not announced any arrests, and investigators are urging anyone with information to contact police so they can piece together what happened on Capitol Avenue NE.
