Late-Night Shooting in D.C. Leaves Man Critically Wounded

Late-Night Shooting in D.C. Leaves Man Critically Wounded
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A man was critically injured in a shooting incident in Southeast Washington on Monday night, according to D.C. police.

The shooting occurred around 9:20 p.m. in the 1300 block of Valley Place. Sgt. Adrian Channer, a spokesman for the D.C. police, reported that the victim was found unconscious and not breathing following the incident.

His current medical status and whether he was hospitalized remain unclear.

At this time, details about the suspect or the motive behind the shooting are not available. Anyone with knowledge of this incident is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or to submit information anonymously via the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.