WASHINGTON — Police are investigating after a teenager was shot in Southeast D.C. Tuesday afternoon.
According to a spokesperson from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the shooting was reported just before 1 p.m. in the 300 block of Anacostia Road.
When officers arrived, they found a teenage boy who has been shot. Officials say he was conscious and breathing when he was taken to an area hospital for help.
There is no word on the teen's identity at this time.
Police have not released any information regarding a motive for the shooting or descriptions of any suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at (202) 727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411.
A driver fled the scene of a five-vehicle crash in Prince George's County, Maryland on Monday where three people had to be taken to the hospital, the United States Park Police said. Three people were transported to an area hospital. One of those people suffered life-threatening injuries.