Gunfire erupts in Southeast DC as suspect vanishes into night

Overnight shooting reported in Southeast DC as suspect sought in all-black

Washington, DC — Gunfire in Southeast Washington DC early Thursday morning triggered a police response as officers searched for a suspect seen fleeing on foot from the scene.

The incident was reported at approximately 2:05 a.m. in the 1600 block of V Street SE within the Seventh District. According to a Metropolitan Police Department crime alert, a shooting occurred at the location, though details about victims or injuries have not been released.

Police issued a lookout for one suspect described as wearing all black and fleeing on foot. No additional description has been provided.

A search for further confirmed public information did not return additional verified details about the shooting beyond the initial alert, and the investigation remains active.

Authorities are advising the public not to approach anyone matching the description and to call 911 immediately if ...