WASHINGTON — Police are investigating after a teenager was shot in Northwest D.C. Wednesday afternoon.
According to a spokesperson with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the shooting happened in the 5700 block of Colorado Avenue, NW just before 4:30 p.m.
When officers arrived they found an unidentified teenage boy injured. He was conscious and breathing when first responders took him to an area hospital for help.
Police are searching for two people they have identified as persons of interest in connection to this shooting. Photos are below.
Anyone with information may contact detectives through MPD's tip line at (202) 727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411.
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