Southeast DC

Teen Killed, Another Shot in Southeast DC: Police

Homicide detectives were called to the scene in the 2200 block of Alabama Ave SE, authorities said. 

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Two teenagers were shot in Southeast D.C. on Tuesday night, and one of them did not survive, authorities said. 

The victims were found at around 9:10 p.m. in the 2200 block of Alabama Ave SE by first responders. 

One of the juveniles was unconscious and not breathing, police said. The second was conscious and breathing and was taken to a hospital.

Police are looking for a dark sedan seen leaving the area.

More information about what led to the gunfire was not immediately available. 

The following streets are closed as police investigate: 

  • 2200–2300 blocks of Alabama Avenue SE between 22nd and 23rd streets.
  • 3200 block of 23rd Street at Alabama Avenue SE.
  • 3200 block of 22nd Street SE between Alabama Avenue and Savannah Place.

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