WASHINGTON — Officers with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are investigating after a man was shot in the face in Southeast D.C. early Tuesday.
The police department was informed just before 12:50 a.m. that a shooting happened at the intersection of 15th and V streets Southeast, nearby Ketcham Elementary School and Recreation Center. Soon after, officers responded to the location and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the face.
The man was conscious and breathing at the scene. According to police, he was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries.
The victim in the case has not been identified, this includes his age and name. No details have also been released for a person or persons of interest in the case, this includes name, age range, gender, or any clothing worn at the time.
Police are investigating the incident and working to develop a motive for this case.
According to MPD, as of Jan. 9, there has been a total of 22 assault with a dangerous weapon incidents across the District. This is an increase of 10% compared to 2022, which had 20 incidents within the same timeframe. The number for this year has increased since Monday's update due to this incident.
