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A shooting early Sunday in Washington, D.C., left five people injured and two dead, according to police.
The Metropolitan Police Department responded to the area of 7th Street and P Street Northwest at about 3 a.m. following reports of a shooting, Executive Assistant Chief Jeffrey Carroll said at a news briefing. The intersection is near the Kennedy Recreation Center in downtown D.C.
When officers arrived, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds, who ultimately died at the scene.
Four other victims, also suffering from gunshot wounds, were also located at the scene.
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The wounded victims, all of whom were adults, were transported to local hospitals, Carroll said.
Police said one other victim walked into an area hospital and sought treatment for a gunshot wound.
Limited details were immediately available on the shooting, but police said the suspect is a Black male with an average build wearing a blue shirt and light-colored pants.
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A shooting Sunday morning in Washington, D.C., left at least five people injured and two dead, according to Metropolitan police. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
The suspect was last seen on foot heading south on 7th Street, police said.
According to police, the motive for the shooting remains under investigation, though preliminary findings suggest one or more suspects fired their guns at the victims intentionally.
The Metropolitan Police Department is currently offering a reward of up to $50,000 to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting.
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Anyone who spots the suspect or has information on the shooting is urged to contact police at 202-727-9099.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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