A quiet stretch of Vermont Avenue NW turned into a crime scene before sunrise Sunday when a man was shot and rushed to the hospital. Officers were called to the 1600 block of Vermont Avenue NW at about 4:30 a.m., where they found a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. D.C. Fire and EMS took him to an area hospital, and police said he is expected to survive.
What police say
According to WJLA, Metropolitan Police officers located the victim at the scene before D.C. Fire and EMS transported him to the hospital. The outlet quoted police saying the victim "is expected to survive," offering at least a bit of relief in an otherwise bleak early-morning call. Investigators said the suspected shooter was dressed in all black, and no arrests had been made as of Sunday morning.
Where it happened
An MPD dispatch entry captured by AlertDC lists the call in the 1600 block of Vermont Avenue NW and assigns event number I20260341059, providing a near real-time snapshot of the department's response. The AlertDC listing noted "No lookout at this time" for a suspect, underscoring how little investigators had to go on in the immediate aftermath.
Pattern on Vermont Avenue
The same stretch of Vermont Avenue has seen several robberies and violent incidents in recent months. A violent robbery on the street in November 2025 was previously reported there, a history that has prompted heightened patrols and repeated calls for nearby residents and businesses to share any surveillance footage that might help police.
How to help
Police are asking anyone with information about Sunday’s shooting to call the Metropolitan Police tip line at 202-727-9099 or text tips to 50411, according to WJLA. Investigators said they will continue canvassing the area and reviewing available video in an effort to identify the shooter.
