The northbound lanes of DC 295 were shut down for a time during the Wednesday evening rush as police investigated a shooting nearby.
A suspect shot a man on Kenilworth Ave. NE about 2 p.m. and then got into a car and drove onto DC 295, police said.
Police at first said the man was shot on DC 295 near East Capitol Street NE.
The man was taken to a hospital in serious condition, according to police.
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All northbound lanes of DC 295 were closed to traffic for the investigation, but have since reopened. Chopper4 footage showed a number of officers on the scene and traffic being diverted. Delays extended for about 2 miles about 3 p.m.
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