A late-night burst of gunfire on the 2700 block of Langston Place SE in Southeast Washington left three people hurt Thursday, including two teenagers, adding another violent chapter to a block already on edge.
Officers arrived to find a man, a teenage boy and a teenage girl suffering from gunshot wounds. All three were conscious and breathing at the scene and were taken by D.C. Fire and EMS to nearby hospitals for treatment.
What police say
According to WJLA, the Metropolitan Police Department said the shooting unfolded around 10:44 p.m., when Seventh District officers were called to the 2700 block of Langston Place SE for reports of shots fired. Responding officers found the three victims and coordinated with first responders to get them to area hospitals.
Police said they are looking for three masked males believed to be connected to the shooting. No arrests had been announced as of the latest update.
Block's recent violence
Neighbors on this stretch of Langston Place SE know the sound of gunfire all too well. The same block has seen multiple shootings in recent months. On June 14, a man was shot and killed there, as reported by FOX5, and residents have been increasingly vocal about their fears and frustrations.
Earlier coverage has highlighted residents' concerns about repeated violence on the block, as people living there grapple with crime scenes unfolding right outside their front doors.
How to help
Investigators are asking anyone who saw what happened, or who may have video from the area, to come forward. Tipsters can contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or text information to 50411, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Police say even small details can help piece together what led up to the shooting and who was behind it.
