Five Injured in Washington, D.C. Shooting Following Dispute

Police report that the incident involved known parties and occurred near a busy transit hub in Northeast D.C.

Five individuals, including four men and one woman, sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting Friday night in the Eckington neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C.
The Metropolitan Police Department stated that the shooting stemmed from a dispute among individuals who were acquainted with one another, though the exact nature of the disagreement remains unclear.
The incident took place around 9 p.m. in the 1500 block of Harry Thomas Way NE, close to the NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Avenue Metro station, a typically active area.
Two victims were transported to the hospital by emergency medical services, while the other three sought medical treatment independently; all were reported to be conscious and in stable condition.
The shooting comes during heightened attention to public safety in the city, despite a recent decline in violent crime and homicides compared to the previous year.