As many as 10 shot in Southeast DC incident, police say

Gunfire erupted early Sunday morning at a gathering, police say.

By Martin Weil
2 hours ago

1 dead, multiple people injured in Southeast DC shooting

Acacia James

August 9, 2020, 4:15 AM

One person is dead and many more injured following a shooting in Southeast D.C. early Sunday morning.

D.C. police said shots were fired around 1 a.m. Sunday on the 3300 block of Dubois Place SE, in a residential neighborhood located between Fort Circle Park and the northbound Anacostia Freeway.

At least nine people were transported to various nearby hospitals for treatment, a police spokesman confirmed. No further details were immediately available.

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Southeast DC man killed in Shaw shooting

Dan Friedell

August 8, 2020, 9:50 PM

A Southeast D.C. man was shot and killed in a part of the Shaw neighborhood known for its pre-pandemic influx of bars and restaurants on Friday night.

D.C. Police responded to the 1900 block of 6th Street NW, just south of Howard University Hospital, at 6:20 p.m. after reports of multiple gunshots.

They found Rashad Scott, 30, on the ground, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Scott was taken to a nearby hospital where he died of his injuries.

D.C. police are offering a $25,000 reward for anyone who can help provide information that leads to an arrest.

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