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2 men facing charges after Northeast DC shooting

Both men were placed under arrest on the same day as the shooting.

WASHINGTON — Two men have been arrested and are facing charges after a Northeast D.C. shooting that happened Wednesday evening.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting was reported just after 5 p.m. near the intersection of First and M streets NE, in the NoMa neighborhood.

When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was conscious and breathing when first responders took him to an area hospital. 

A short time later, a second man was connected to the shooting after walking into a nearby medical center. 

Through an investigation, detectives determined that the two men were shooting at each other, and they were both placed under arrest the same day. 

Police said 23-year-old Donte Brown of Northeast D.C., was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (gun), carrying a pistol without a license, and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. The second person involved, 30-year-old Kevon Austin of Northwest D.C., was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon gun and carrying a pistol without a license.  

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