WASHINGTON — Four people were killed across the District on Saturday, including two teenagers and an adult woman, in what police described as a series of separate violent incidents. Three of the deaths have been ruled homicides, while a fourth remains under investigation.
The first fatal shooting occurred shortly before 3 p.m. on Nov. 8, when First District officers responded to the 1900 block of C Street SE for reports of gunfire. Police found a 17-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was taken to a hospital by D.C. Fire and EMS but later pronounced dead. Homicide detectives are investigating, and police said there is no usable lookout information.
At approximately 6:52 p.m., Fourth District officers were called to a residence in the 700 block of Newton Place NW for another shooting. A teenage male was found inside the home with a gunshot wound to the upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene. A firearm was recovered, and detectives are investigating the circumstances leading up to the shooting. The incident is currently classified as a death investigation, though police said that could change as more information emerges.
Roughly two hours later, at 8:48 p.m., officers from the Seventh District responded to the 1400 block of 14th Place SE for the report of a shooting. They found an adult woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite emergency efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
A fourth incident occurred later that night, around 10:27 p.m., when Seventh District officers responded to the 1800 block of Morris Road SE for a reported stabbing. The victim was found with stab wounds and died shortly after. Police have not released any suspect information in that case.
The string of deaths marks one of the city’s deadliest weekends in recent months. Police have not announced any arrests in connection with the incidents and continue to urge anyone with information to call the Metropolitan Police Department tip line at (202) 727-9099.
