The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking assistance from the community in identifying persons of interest connected to a shooting incident in Southeast. The shooting occurred on Sunday, August 23, 2026, around 2:00 a.m. when officers from the Seventh District responded to reports of gunfire in the 1700 block of W Street, Southeast.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers found an adult male inside an apartment suffering from a laceration caused by bullet fragments. The victim was promptly transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The MPD has since released video footage of the persons of interest, urging anyone with information to view the footage available online.
Residents who may recognize the individuals seen in the footage or who possess information related to the incident are encouraged to contact the MPD at (202) 727-9099 or to send a tip via the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The MPD is currently offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible for the crime.
For reference, the case number associated with this incident is 26118911. The MPD continues to investigate the shooting and has expressed the importance of community involvement in resolving such incidents.
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