WASHINGTON — Police are investigating a series of unconnected shootings in D.C. that left five men injured Wednesday afternoon. MPD has not connected any of the shootings.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the first shooting was reported in the 3600 block of Eastern Avenue, NE around 3:45 p.m. When officers arrived, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were taken to an area hospital for help and are expected to survive.
MPD claims a nearby surveillance camera caught the suspect's vehicle. The car is described as a red four-door Kia Soul with Maryland tags of 1EC6302.
Police say the second shooting happened in the 1100 block of Eastern Avenue, NE around 5:45 p.m. When officers arrived they found a man had been shot. The victim was conscious and breathing but there is no word on how badly he was injured. No suspect information has been released.
The third shooting was reported in the 1700 block of Lincoln Road, NE just after 6 p.m. According to MPD, a man was injured in the shooting. He was conscious and breathing when help arrived but there is no word on his condition at this time. No suspect information has been released.
The fourth shooting happened in the 700 block of Kennedy Street, NW just before 8 p.m. A man was injured in the shooting. The last officials have said about the unidentified victim is that he was conscious and breathing. Investigators are now on the lookout for an all-black Mercedes Benz.
Anyone with information regarding these shootings is asked to call MPD at (202) 727-9099 or text 50411.