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.