WASHINGTON — Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred just hours apart on Minnesota Avenue in Northeast D.C. Wednesday.
The first shooting happened in the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue just before 11:45 a.m. When officers arrived they found 30-year-old Israel Mattocks suffering from a gunshot wound. Mattocks later died from his injuries.
Just six hours later, another shooting left one person injured in the 4100 block of Minnesota Avenue. That victim was found unconscious but has since awoken, according to D.C. Police.
Just after 5:45 p.m., D.C. Police Traffic tweeted roads were closed in the area as investigators looked into what happened.
There is no suspect information at this time.
This is a developing story. More details will be added as they become available.
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Police are investigating after two people were shot in Southeast D.C. Monday. The 17-year-old died from his injuries, & the second victim is expected to be okay.