2 KIPP DC students hospitalized after shooting near high school in Southeast

WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — Two teenagers were taken to the hospital after they were shot in Southeast D.C on Thursday morning, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

Police said that just before 10 a.m., they responded to a report of two people suffering from gunshot wounds in the 3900 block of 8th St., near KIPP DC Legacy College Preparatory.

There, officers found two young boys who had been shot.

Police said both victims were taken to the hospital conscious and breathing. The boys had non-life-threatening injuries.

At this time, police believe the two victims are 16 and 17 years old.

Their preliminary investigation revealed that the two teens, who are students at the high school, ran there for help.

KIPP DC Public Schools sent the following letter to Legacy College Prep families and staff:

We want to bring to your attention an incident that occurred this morning near our campus. Our school is currently in secure status after receiving a report of two students who sustained non-life threatening injuries in a shooting off campus at approximately 9:50 am. The Metropolitan Police Department and emergency medical care arrived immediately, and students are currently stable, alert, and have been transported to the hospital. The parents of the two students have been notified.

Access to campus is currently limited given police activity. The school remains in secure status, meaning that students stay in classrooms and there is no entry to or exit from the building. We are closely monitoring the situation and supporting law enforcement to ensure the safety of our entire school community.

The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. We will continue to keep you informed as we receive more updates from the authorities. If you have any immediate concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reply to this email.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this challenging time.

Investigators with the Real Time Crime Center released the picture below of the suspected vehicle involved in the shooting.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.

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