x
Breaking News
More () »

Teen boy charged in shooting of teen girl, DC Police say

The girl was taken to a hospital where she was treated for her injuries, and later released.
Credit: z1b - stock.adobe.com

WASHINGTON — DC Police have made an arrest in a shooting involving two teenagers. A 16-year-old boy has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (gun) for allegedly shooting a juvenile girl, police said. 

Around 9:15 p.m. Thursday, DC Police officers responded to 1300 block of 5th Street, Northwest for the reports of gunshots. Once on scene, officers said they found a juvenile girl suffering from a gunshot wound. 

DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the girl to a local hospital where she was treated for her injuries, and later released.

On Friday, DC Police said they arrested a 16-year-old boy from Southeast, D.C. and charged him with the shooting. 

RELATED: Boy stabbed at high school in Northeast DC

RELATED: Man hospitalized in Southeast DC shooting

RELATED: 28-year-old woman stabbed to death in Southeast DC, police say

RELATED: DC Police warn public of police impersonator phone scams

RELATED: Police: Juvenile carjacking suspect bails out of car, runs in to middle school during pursuit

RELATED: 9-year-old, two teens charged with burglary at Manassas vape store

WUSA9 is now on Roku and Amazon Fire TVs. Download the apps today for live newscasts and video on demand.

Download the WUSA9 app to get breaking news, weather and important stories at your fingertips.

Sign up for the Get Up DC newsletter: Your forecast. Your commute. Your news.
Sign up for the Capitol Breach email newsletter, delivering the latest breaking news and a roundup of the investigation into the Capitol Riots on January 6, 2021.

Before You Leave, Check This Out