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Woman shot in Southeast DC

By Paola Belloso,

12 hours ago

WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said a woman was shot in Southeast D.C. on Saturday night.

MPD that at about 11 p.m., it was at the scene of a shooting in the unit block of Potomac Avenue.

When officers arrived, they found a woman with non-life-threatening gunshot wound injuries.

The woman was transported to the hospital, conscious and breathing.

Nearby cameras captured a photo of the suspect, as seen below.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0NQ4jz_0vo1nIgN00 — (Courtesy: The Metropolitan Police Department)

Police encourage anyone who can identify the suspect or has information on the shooting to call them at (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.

MPD currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.

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Tania Hampton Jolly

3h ago

that's sad had to be a coward with no respect for a female no matter the situation it could not been that serious 💔 don't you have a mother,aunt, sister,grandmother

The Lord Is My Shepherd

11h ago

Neverending day in the District of Columbia.......I hope she will recover speedy (&) healthy 🙏🏾

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