WASHINGTON — It has been a violent weekend in D.C. this holiday weekend. Here is a running breakdown of shootings that have taken place in the District since Friday afternoon around 1:45 p.m. WUSA9 will provide updates as they become available.
Sunday:
No shootings have been reported thus far.
Saturday:
11:15 p.m: MPD officers are investigating after a man was shot near Howard University Saturday night. Officials say the shooting happened in the intersection of Georgia and Girard Street in Northwest, D.C. around 11:15 p.m. while a man was loading equipment into his car. The man was shot in the lower extremities, according to police, and is currently conscious and breathing. His injuries are non-life-threatening. Officials have not provided any suspect information and have not provided any additional details about this case.
5:14 p.m.: Police responded to the 1800 block of P Street in Southeast and found a man suffering from gunshot injuries. Police say the victim said that he was unable to move because of the pain from his injuries and that he was shot in the back. Officials also add that the victim explained that two men jumped out of a black-colored car and shot at him while he was on a scooter. The victim was sent to a local hospital for treatment and says he does not know who shot him, according to police.
1:20 p.m.: Police say two people were shot on Jay Street, NE. When DC Fire and EMS arrived on the scene they located a man and woman both breathing and conscious. Police say to be on the lookout for a black sedan in connection with this shooting. Reports say there were three other people inside of the suspect car. A vague description of the shooter was given, but police believe them to be armed. If you have any information you’re asked to call the police.
6:00 a.m: MPD officers responded to reports of yet another shooting on 4th Street, SE. At the scene, officers found a teenager unresponsive inside of a home. The teen was later identified as 15-year-old Zyion Turner of Southeast. At this time, it is unclear who reported the shooting and if there was anyone else in the home during the homicide. As the District ramps up enforcement of a youth curfew, investigators are also working to determine if Zyion was at his home at the time he was shot and killed.
2:00 a.m.: A shooting was reported in the 700 block of 32nd Street, SE. Detectives are asking residents to be on the lookout for a 2005 white Honda Civic wanted in connection. At the scene, police discovered a woman who had been shot. She was breathing and conscious. Officers say the suspect car was last seen heading northbound on Minnesota Ave, SE.
Friday:
11:56 p.m.: MPD officers are investigating after 19-year-old Mikeya Ferguson, 18-year-old Cle'shai Perry and a teenage girl were shot Friday night in the 1300 block of 7th Street in Northwest, D.C. Police responded to the scene minutes before midnight after receiving a report of a shooting and when they arrived they found three victims. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and sent the victims to a local hospital for treatment. However, officials say after life-saving efforts were unsuccessful, Ferguson and Perry were pronounced dead. The teen is in critical but stable condition. Officers have not provided any additional information about this case. Officials say the Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who can provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide committed in D.C. Police also add the possible reward amount for this case is up to $50,000. Police are asking anyone with information about this case to contact them at 202-727-9099. Those who wish to remain anonymous can send a tip to 50411.
11:09 p.m.: MPD officers responded to reports of a shooting on Farragut Street, NW near New Hampshire Avenue, NW. When they arrived, they found a man who was unconscious and not breathing. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as 43-year-old Richard Ruffin III, from Silver Spring, Maryland.
7:01 p.m.: Officers responded to the 2200 block of Savannah Terrace in Southeast, D.C. at 7:01 p.m. Police found a teenage boy suffering from a gunshot wound. The teen was taken to the hospital and was not conscious but he was breathing. Officials have not provided any additional information about this case.
1:45 p.m.: Officers with the Metropolitan Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 5100 block of Astor Place, SE. After arriving, officers say they found a man who was unconscious and not breathing. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was later identified as 32-year-old Mannin Quarles. Police are now looking for two suspects in connection with this deadly shooting. Detectives are asking residents to be on the lookout for a man who is about 5-foot-7, last seen wearing a red shirt, blue jean shorts, and black and red Nike tennis shoes. He was last seen with a woman who was seen wearing a tan shirt and tan bottoms. A reward is being offered to anyone who has information that leads to an arrest. The number to call in any tips is 202-727-9099.
Below we are also keeping track of the amount of victims from these shootings.
Total Victims: 12
Total Injured (Alive): 7
Total Deceased: 5
A cash reward of up to $25,000 is being offered to anyone with information that leads to an arrest made. If you have any information you can contact police at 202-727-9099.