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Five Wounded After Argument on Metro Bus Leads to Shooting in Northwest D.C.

Police describe a bus dispute that moved to the sidewalk before gunfire, with the shooter still at large.

Overview

  • The shooting was reported around 5:40 p.m. near 16th Street NW and Military Road, prompting closures on the 5900 block between Missouri Avenue and Oglethorpe Street.
  • Interim Chief Jeffery Carroll said three adults and two juveniles were struck and taken to hospitals with injuries not considered life-threatening.
  • Investigators say the confrontation began on a Metro bus and continued on the sidewalk where shots were fired.
  • No arrests have been announced, and authorities have not released a confirmed suspect description as the investigation continues.
  • Early official updates differed on the number of victims, with D.C. Fire and EMS citing five and D.C. Police initially posting four.