A 17-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital late Wednesday night after he was shot near a youth group home in Southeast Washington, D.C. Sixth District officers found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound, and DC Fire and EMS took him to a nearby hospital. Officials say his injuries are not believed to be life threatening and he is expected to survive.
Police response and lookout
The Metropolitan Police Department said Sixth District officers were called to the 4300 block of E Street SE around 10:39 p.m. on July 1 after reports of gunfire, according to WJLA. AlertDC, the city's public-safety feed, posted an MPD alert with a lookout for a 6-foot Black juvenile male wearing black Under Armour clothing and a ski mask, and warned residents not to confront the suspect.
Site near a youth group home
Police said the shooting happened close to the Umbrella Therapeutic Services-Youth facility on E Street SE. A city youth-resources directory lists Umbrella at 4308 E Street SE and describes it as a therapeutic group-home provider, per the directory, and local business listings show the same address.
Police ask for tips
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099 or text tips to 50411, as posted on AlertDC. The alert also reminded residents not to take action themselves and to call 911 for emergencies.
MPD says the investigation is ongoing, and detectives remained on scene following the overnight incident. This article will be updated if the department releases additional details or announces any arrests.
