4 Shot, 1 Killed in Southeast DC

Southeast DC shooting scene on October 8
NBCWashington

Four men were shot in Southeast D.C. Friday night and one has died, the Metropolitan Police Department confirmed.

The shooting took place at 17th Street and Independence Avenue before 8:15 p.m.

The deceased was found a block away at 17th and A streets, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second man was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Two other men went to the hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds suffered in this incident.

D.C. police said they are looking for a large, light-colored sedan. It could be gray or silver.

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