A mass shooting occurred near the White House in the Dupont Circle area, specifically in the 1200 block of Connecticut Ave NW, leaving six people injured, including five adults. The incident unfolded late Friday night when a man, reportedly ejected from the Decades nightclub, returned with a firearm and began shooting. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded promptly, securing the scene and apprehending the suspect, a resident of Prince George's County, Maryland. The suspect was arrested and charged with the shooting. All victims were transported to local hospitals, though the severity of their injuries remains undisclosed. The U.S. Secret Service also assisted in the response, and a gun was recovered at the scene.
Two shootings, one of them deadly, erupted in the District's nightlife centers and a fatal stabbing took place outside Audi Field during a bloody weekend in the nation's capital. https://t.co/V2KhMhqTUu
SHOOTING: 2600 Bl. of Bladensburg Rd. N.E. @DCPoliceDept on scene investigating a shooting with an adult male transported with gunshot wound injuries. That individual is conscious and breathing.
Alert: Shooting Investigation in the intersection of 30th Street and Bladensburg Road NE. Lookout for White tinted sedan. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20240208804 Have info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
CRITICAL SHOOTING--- 2600 blk 30th St NE at Bladensburg Rd. Man shot in hip/leg. #GatewayDC #DCCrime https://t.co/lB9fT0CJ6T
Police arrest man connected to Dupont Circle nightclub shooting https://t.co/DDM9Wf9aAS
Violent weekend in D.C. sees two killed, six wounded https://t.co/DjmPm2b5W6
Man critically injured in Logan Square Walgreens parking lot shooting https://t.co/JteFk1HYVe
Man shot in Logan Square parking lot https://t.co/6a7uzU89Cr
Police investigation after deadly U Street shooting https://t.co/Fl77yX5WD0
A man was fatally shot early Saturday inside a bar on U Street in Northwest Washington, one of the city’s signature nightlife areas, according to D.C. police. https://t.co/qZPIDYOd0w
A man is in critical condition after being found with gunshot wounds on the city's Northwest Side on Sunday, CPD said. https://t.co/eINhlj99jn
A man is in critical condition after being shot outside a Logan Square Walgreens overnight. https://t.co/JUcVsIJON7
On a Saturday night in downtown D.C., some people lined up to go inside a club along Connecticut Avenue. Some, however, refused after six people were shot outside the club the day before. https://t.co/cPeDPT2QIP
A man who was just kicked out of a nightclub in the nation's capital pulled out a gun and fired injuring five people and a security guard late Friday, Metropolitan police said. https://t.co/iPtZtHOLYP
BREAKING NEWS: CRITICAL STABBING: 2nd & T St. N.W. @DCPoliceDept on scene investigating a stabbing with one individual transported with critical stab wound injuries.
🚨🇺🇸 ARMED MAN ARRESTED AFTER MAKING "MASS SHOOTING" THREATS ON BUS Washington, D.C. Police, and American University Police responded to reports of an armed individual near the American University campus. A mandatory lockdown was lifted. No shots were fired. Source: World… https://t.co/OGkV1kiQXb
Alert: Stabbing Investigation in the 100 block of T Street SW. No lookout. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20240207585 Have info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
A Prince George’s County, Maryland, man has been arrested and charged in a Dupont Circle nightclub shooting stemming from a dispute late Friday night, according to D.C. police. https://t.co/ozL5zkFNkZ
Maryland man arrested for shooting 6 people near Decades nightclub in DC https://t.co/i5vnDOK8Ss
TEEN SHOT--- 1500 blk Olive St at Polk St NE. Male teen shot in leg. #DCCrime #DeanwoodDC #KenilworthDC https://t.co/fdnKH4CEtX
A man is in critical condition after police say he was shot inside a Belfield deli Friday night. https://t.co/kHuIr0C1Uj
Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1500 block of Olive Street, NE. Lookout for a B/M, 5'10 in height, and wearing all black. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20240207314
A suspect is in custody after 6 people were shot outside a club in the nation's capital, police say https://t.co/XT9FEQiHCM
Six injured in downtown Washington D.C overnight, after an individual who got kicked out of @DecadesDC came back with a firearm. https://t.co/rj7zHrUTKW
Chaos on Connecticut Ave, 5 injured in DC shooting https://t.co/RVGz2qdGJk
6 hurt in shooting outside Decades nightclub along Connecticut Avenue in Dupont Circle https://t.co/JO2e9M6ify
SHOOTING ON U STREET: 1300 Bl. of U St. N.W. @DCPoliceDept on scene investigating a shooting with one individual with gunshot wound injuries. Severity of injuries unknown. https://t.co/gN9lJM5f7z
Shooting Investigation in the 1300 block of U Street, NW. Lookout for (2) males, S-1 wearing a white or gray sweatshirt on a motorcycle.
🚨🇺🇸 DUPONT CIRCLE SHOOTING | 5 PEOPLE SHOT Police have the shooter in custody; allegedly, he was outraged because he was forced from a club and opened fire. Source: @alanhenney | Video: @heidifromhawaii https://t.co/LZOKYDPsps
Washington DC Nightclub Shooting: Several People Shot In Dupont Circle Near White House, Suspect Arrested https://t.co/iT8qxogP7G
MPD confirming the Mass Shooting at the 1200 Bl. of Conn Ave. N.W. with 5 adults suffering gunshot wound injuries. All were transported to local hospitals for treatment. One individual was quickly apprehended with a gun recovered. @SecretService also assisted. https://t.co/8Ld3uw5WwU
Assistant Chief Ramey Kyle gives an update on the shooting in the 1200 block of Connecticut Ave NW. Officers quickly apprehended a suspect and recovered a firearm. Have additional info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411. https://t.co/MtJhQjcamf
CRITICAL, PROBABLE FATAL, SHOOTING--- 14th St and U St NW. Male found shot several times; CPR reported in progress. #CardozoDC #DCCrime https://t.co/dfrbqFkfAm
DC shooting leaves multiple people wounded https://t.co/J1FxeBBWYG
BREAKING NEWS: MASS SHOOTING 6 BLOCKS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE: Decades DC 1200 Bl. of Conn Ave. N.W. @DCPoliceDept on scene investigating a shooting with initial reports of 5 people transported with gunshot wound injuries. Severity of injuries unknown. One person in custody. https://t.co/qAGsgI49xk
Working on a shooting with multiple people shot within 6 blocks from the White House. 1200 Bl. of Conn Ave. N.W. close to the Mayflower Hotel. Stay tuned confirming all details.
MPD is responding to a shooting in the 1200 block of Connecticut Ave NW. The scene is secure and there is no further threat to the community. More details to come.
DUPONT CIRCLE SHOOTING WITH MULTIPLE PEOPLE SHOT --- 1200 blk Connecticut Ave NW / 1200 blk 18th St NW. So far ~5 people shot including a security guard. Shooter was allegedly outraged he was forced from a club and opened fire. Police have a shooter and gun in custody.… https://t.co/qxnISodGz2