Gunfire erupted after a dispute between three men, authorities said. The victim did not appear to be connected to the dispute.
A bystander was fatally shot Thursday afternoon outside a string of shops in Northwest Washington’s Shaw neighborhood after gunfire erupted during a dispute involving three men, according to D.C. police.The shooting, the District’s ninth homicide in the past eight days, occurred about 1:15 p.m. in the 1900 block of 7th Street NW, around the corner from the historic Howard Theater, and was at least in part captured on video.
Police said officers who happened to be near the theater ran to the sound of gunshots, took a person into custody and seized a firearm believed to be linked to the shooting. Authorities said the person was being questioned, but his name was not immediately released because charges had not been filed as of Thursday afternoon.Boteler said the victim, a man, was struck in the body and was taken to a hospital where he died. His name was not immediately released.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Charges filed against bystander for assaulting alleged drunk driver who ran over 2 women, HPD saysAn alleged drunk driver is accused of running over two pedestrians and hitting a power pole, and a man who saw it all happen is charged with assaulting him.
Read more »
3 alleged gang members charged in fatal shooting of elderly bystander outside NYC deliThree Trinitarios gang members were arrested and charged Wednesday over the fatal shooting of 66-year-old innocent bystander Reda Girgis outside his son’s Upper Manhattan deli last month.
Read more »
How Citadel, Millennium, D.E. Shaw, and other hedge funds fared in MayHedge fund numbers are rolling in — here's how Citadel, Millennium, Balyasny, and other big names fared in the first 5 months of the year.
Read more »
Dallas is Working To Reduce Random GunfirePeople are shooting their guns throughout the city. Residents feel enough isn't being done about it.
Read more »
Florida Softball Player Paralyzed After Ex-boyfriend Allegedly Stabs HerThe suspect also allegedly attacked the teen’s mom and a bystander who stepped in to help.
Read more »
Washington Heights drive-by shooting: Three alleged gang members cuffed for murdering man | amNewYorkThree alleged suspects tied to a drive-by shooting in Washington Heights last month that left an innocent bystander dead were nabbed by police on Wednesday.
Read more »