9 people shot and wounded in D.C., including 2 juveniles, as violence continues to mar July Fourth

Nine individuals, including two minors, were victims of a shooting early Wednesday morning in Washington, D.C., marking a continuation of the violent incidents that marred the July Fourth festivities, as reported by the Metropolitan Police Department.

A distress call regarding a shooting on Meade Street in the northeast section of the capital city was received by the police shortly before 1 a.m., stated Assistant Chief Leslie Parsons of the Metropolitan Police Department in a Twitter announcement.

Upon reaching the scene, officers found multiple gunshot victims, among them a 9-year-old and a 17-year-old, as per Parsons.

ADDITIONAL NEWS
The individual responsible for a racially-motivated Walmart shooting in Texas is heading to prison. Learn more about the case.
The controversial crowdfunding initiative launched by a French far-right personality for a police officer involved in a shooting that sparked civil unrest has ended.
Citizens of Highland Park marched the route where a Fourth of July shooting resulted in seven fatalities.
Philadelphia sees the country’s deadliest incident over the Fourth of July weekend with five fatalities in a shooting.

According to Parsons, a dark SUV was seen traversing the neighborhood, stopping briefly to open fire on bystanders enjoying their Fourth of July holiday in what appears to be a targeted attack.

D.C. Fire and EMS transported a number of the victims to nearby hospitals, while others sought medical attention independently. All the injured individuals sustained non-fatal injuries and are yet to be identified, Parsons confirmed.

Details regarding the number of shooters involved or potential arrests remain unclear.

The D.C. incident is among a series of mass shootings plaguing the holiday weekend. In a block party in Baltimore early Sunday, 28 people were shot, resulting in two deaths, with many victims reported to be minors.

Late on Monday, a man donned in a bulletproof vest went on a shooting spree in the streets of Philadelphia, resulting in five fatalities and two injured boys, aged 2 and 13, before surrendering to the police.

In another incident in Texas, several individuals opened fire on a large crowd that had gathered post a local festival, killing three and injuring eight. This took place in the Fort Worth neighborhood of Como, roughly two hours after the conclusion of the annual ComoFest.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about July Fourth weekend violence

More about July Fourth weekend violence

• Washington D.C. Police Twitter Statement
• Details on the Baltimore Block Party Shooting
• Philadelphia Shooting Spree News Report
• Texas Post-Festival Shooting Incident Report
• Fourth of July Weekend Violence Nationwide