WASHINGTON — A 16-year-old boy is dead and another man is hurt following a shooting in Southeast D.C. Wednesday night.
The shooting happened in the 4600 block of Hillside Road just after 8:30 p.m., according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
When officers arrived, they found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were conscious and breathing when police found them. MPD said the 16-year-old boy, identified as Deandre Coleman of Southeast, died from his injuries.
The other victim, identified only as a man, was treated for on-life-threatening injuries.
There is no suspect information at this time. It is unclear what the motive behind the shooting may be and police have not said what led up to it.
According to MPD crime stats, this is the 92nd homicide in D.C. in 2022. That's an 11% increase from this time in 2021.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call MPD at 202-727-9099 or text at 50411.
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