WASHINGTON — Police are investigating after a teenager was shot near a school in Southeast D.C. Friday.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting happened near 13th and E Street, Southeast near Catharine Watkins Elementary School.
Investigators say, a teenage boy was shot in the lower body and taken to an area hospital. He is expected to survive.
There is no word on the suspect description or possible motive at this time.
Anyone with information may contact detectives at (202) 727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411.
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