2 Men Die After Shooting Inside Northeast DC Home

Two men died Thursday afternoon after they were shot inside a home on 58th Street NE, police say.

The shooting occurred on the 500 block of 58th Street NE, about a half mile northwest of the Capitol Heights Metro station. D.C. police were called to the scene about 1 p.m.

One victim was found dead inside the home. The other died at a hospital a short time later, police said. Neither man was immediately identified. 

No one had been arrested as of Thursday evening, Asst. Police Chief Peter Newsham said.

"Right now, we have a lookout for a black male about 6 foot in height with shoulder-length dreads," he said.

It wasn't immediately clear if the suspect fled on foot or in a vehicle.

Newsham asked anyone with information to contact police.

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"If someone from this neighborhood saw something suspicious, we'd appreciate if they'd give us a call," he said.

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