Teen injured in shooting steps from busy D.C. corridor

Teen injured in shooting steps from busy D.C. corridor
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A teenager was shot Thursday afternoon in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Northwest D.C., prompting an active investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.

The shooting occurred around 4:15 p.m. in the 1000 block of Columbia Road NW. Officers responded to the scene and found the teen conscious and breathing with a gunshot wound. The victim’s current condition has not been released.

Police have not identified a suspect, and no description has been made available.

Anyone with information related to the shooting is asked to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099 or text tips anonymously to 50411. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Key Points

  • Teen shot around 4:15 p.m. on Columbia Road NW on March 27
  • Victim was found conscious and breathing; no suspect description available
  • MPD is offering up to $10,000 for tips leading to an arrest