Late-Night Shooting in Southeast D.C. Injures Man and Woman

Late-Night Shooting in Southeast D.C. Injures Man and Woman
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A man and a woman were injured in a shooting Saturday night in Southeast D.C.

The Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department is actively investigating the shooting that occurred shortly after 10 p.m. in the 1500 block of Butler Street.

Authorities were quickly on the scene, where they found a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Both individuals were conscious and breathing upon arrival; however, their current condition is unknown at this time.

If you have any information about this incident, please take no action but call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The shooting remains under investigation.