The incident occurred during July 4 celebrations in the city’s northeast, with police suspecting it was a targeted attack.
A drive-by shooting in Washington DC has left nine people injured, including two children, during the city’s July 4 celebrations. The shooting took place around 1am ET on Meade Street in the northeast part of the capital, where residents were gathered for Independence Day festivities.
According to the DC Metropolitan Police Department, a dark-coloured SUV drove through the area before stopping and firing shots at those gathered outside. Assistant Chief Leslie Parsons confirmed in a press briefing that the shooting appeared to be targeted at specific individuals. All nine victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, including a 9-year-old and a 17-year-old. Some victims were taken to local hospitals, while others sought treatment independently.
Police are currently searching for the dark SUV and are asking anyone with information, photos, or footage to contact them. The shooting follows a spate of gun violence during the holiday, including mass shootings in Philadelphia and Fort Worth, Texas. President Joe Biden has reiterated his calls for stronger gun control measures following the incidents.
