Three Adults, Two Minors Struck by Gunfire After Fight on Bus
16th St NW & Military Rd NW
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Summary
- Five people were shot in northwest Washington, D.C. on Thursday evening. All of the victims—two juveniles and three adults—suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
- Police say that a fight on a bus spilled out into the street, after which gunfire erupted. Not all of the victims are believed to have been involved in the fight.
- A single suspect fled the scene, with just one firearm discharged, police say.
- An investigation is ongoing.
Timeline
Metro officials confirm buses are not moved once police arrive because they become crime scenes, operators are trained to prioritize safety. Procedures are under review.
According to local news reports, passengers say the bus doors remained open after the shooting and that riders begged the driver for about 10 minutes to close the doors or move the bus, but he said he could not due to policy.
Updates from officials state the shooting happened around 5:40 p.m. after a dispute broke out on a Metrobus and spilled onto the sidewalk when the bus stopped. Gunfire erupted shortly after, striking five people—two juveniles and three adults—some of whom police say were unintended bystanders.
As of Thursday night, no arrests have been made, and police have not released a suspect description.
Authorities confirmed five people were shot, including two juveniles and three adults. All were taken to hospitals and are expected to survive.
Not everyone who was struck is believed to have been involved in the initial dispute.
Police believe only one suspect fired the shots before fleeing the scene.
All five victims, two juveniles and three adults, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
According to an update from police, an argument on a bus escalated into a fight that spilled onto the street, where one suspect fired gunshots, striking five people.
All of the victims were taken to a hospital for treatment, per officials.
D.C. police now say that four people were struck.
The circumstances that led to the shooting are unclear at this time. No suspect information has been provided.
There are conflicting reports of the number of shooting victims as of 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Local news reports the 5900 block of 16th Street NW from Missouri Avenue to Oglethorpe Street NW is blocked off in both directions as responders remain at the scene.
It's unclear how many victims there are at this time, per a report from FOX 5 DC. While D.C. Fire & EMS said there were five victims, police say there are three.
The DC Police Department confirmed they are investigating a shooting in the area.
Per Allison Papson, Senior Assignment Editor at FOX5DC, five people have reportedly been shot. This is unconfirmed.
Fox News reports at least five people were struck by gunfire. This is unconfirmed.
Per social media reports, there is a heavy police presence in the area.
According to a report on Samdesk, several people are on the ground after shots were fired on a bus.
Incident reported at 16th St NW & Military Rd NW.
Metro officials confirm buses are not moved once police arrive because they become crime scenes, operators are trained to prioritize safety. Procedures are under review.
According to local news reports, passengers say the bus doors remained open after the shooting and that riders begged the driver for about 10 minutes to close the doors or move the bus, but he said he could not due to policy.
Updates from officials state the shooting happened around 5:40 p.m. after a dispute broke out on a Metrobus and spilled onto the sidewalk when the bus stopped. Gunfire erupted shortly after, striking five people—two juveniles and three adults—some of whom police say were unintended bystanders.
As of Thursday night, no arrests have been made, and police have not released a suspect description.
Authorities confirmed five people were shot, including two juveniles and three adults. All were taken to hospitals and are expected to survive.
Not everyone who was struck is believed to have been involved in the initial dispute.
Police believe only one suspect fired the shots before fleeing the scene.
All five victims, two juveniles and three adults, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
According to an update from police, an argument on a bus escalated into a fight that spilled onto the street, where one suspect fired gunshots, striking five people.
All of the victims were taken to a hospital for treatment, per officials.
D.C. police now say that four people were struck.
The circumstances that led to the shooting are unclear at this time. No suspect information has been provided.
There are conflicting reports of the number of shooting victims as of 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Local news reports the 5900 block of 16th Street NW from Missouri Avenue to Oglethorpe Street NW is blocked off in both directions as responders remain at the scene.
It's unclear how many victims there are at this time, per a report from FOX 5 DC. While D.C. Fire & EMS said there were five victims, police say there are three.
The DC Police Department confirmed they are investigating a shooting in the area.
Per Allison Papson, Senior Assignment Editor at FOX5DC, five people have reportedly been shot. This is unconfirmed.
Fox News reports at least five people were struck by gunfire. This is unconfirmed.
Per social media reports, there is a heavy police presence in the area.
According to a report on Samdesk, several people are on the ground after shots were fired on a bus.
Incident reported at 16th St NW & Military Rd NW.
Metro officials confirm buses are not moved once police arrive because they become crime scenes, operators are trained to prioritize safety. Procedures are under review.
According to local news reports, passengers say the bus doors remained open after the shooting and that riders begged the driver for about 10 minutes to close the doors or move the bus, but he said he could not due to policy.
Updates from officials state the shooting happened around 5:40 p.m. after a dispute broke out on a Metrobus and spilled onto the sidewalk when the bus stopped. Gunfire erupted shortly after, striking five people—two juveniles and three adults—some of whom police say were unintended bystanders.
As of Thursday night, no arrests have been made, and police have not released a suspect description.
Authorities confirmed five people were shot, including two juveniles and three adults. All were taken to hospitals and are expected to survive.
Not everyone who was struck is believed to have been involved in the initial dispute.
Police believe only one suspect fired the shots before fleeing the scene.
All five victims, two juveniles and three adults, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
According to an update from police, an argument on a bus escalated into a fight that spilled onto the street, where one suspect fired gunshots, striking five people.
All of the victims were taken to a hospital for treatment, per officials.
D.C. police now say that four people were struck.
The circumstances that led to the shooting are unclear at this time. No suspect information has been provided.
There are conflicting reports of the number of shooting victims as of 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Local news reports the 5900 block of 16th Street NW from Missouri Avenue to Oglethorpe Street NW is blocked off in both directions as responders remain at the scene.
It's unclear how many victims there are at this time, per a report from FOX 5 DC. While D.C. Fire & EMS said there were five victims, police say there are three.
The DC Police Department confirmed they are investigating a shooting in the area.
Per Allison Papson, Senior Assignment Editor at FOX5DC, five people have reportedly been shot. This is unconfirmed.
Fox News reports at least five people were struck by gunfire. This is unconfirmed.
Per social media reports, there is a heavy police presence in the area.
According to a report on Samdesk, several people are on the ground after shots were fired on a bus.
Incident reported at 16th St NW & Military Rd NW.
Metro officials confirm buses are not moved once police arrive because they become crime scenes, operators are trained to prioritize safety. Procedures are under review.
According to local news reports, passengers say the bus doors remained open after the shooting and that riders begged the driver for about 10 minutes to close the doors or move the bus, but he said he could not due to policy.
Updates from officials state the shooting happened around 5:40 p.m. after a dispute broke out on a Metrobus and spilled onto the sidewalk when the bus stopped. Gunfire erupted shortly after, striking five people—two juveniles and three adults—some of whom police say were unintended bystanders.
As of Thursday night, no arrests have been made, and police have not released a suspect description.
Authorities confirmed five people were shot, including two juveniles and three adults. All were taken to hospitals and are expected to survive.
Not everyone who was struck is believed to have been involved in the initial dispute.
Police believe only one suspect fired the shots before fleeing the scene.
All five victims, two juveniles and three adults, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
According to an update from police, an argument on a bus escalated into a fight that spilled onto the street, where one suspect fired gunshots, striking five people.
All of the victims were taken to a hospital for treatment, per officials.
D.C. police now say that four people were struck.
The circumstances that led to the shooting are unclear at this time. No suspect information has been provided.
There are conflicting reports of the number of shooting victims as of 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Local news reports the 5900 block of 16th Street NW from Missouri Avenue to Oglethorpe Street NW is blocked off in both directions as responders remain at the scene.
It's unclear how many victims there are at this time, per a report from FOX 5 DC. While D.C. Fire & EMS said there were five victims, police say there are three.
The DC Police Department confirmed they are investigating a shooting in the area.
Per Allison Papson, Senior Assignment Editor at FOX5DC, five people have reportedly been shot. This is unconfirmed.
Fox News reports at least five people were struck by gunfire. This is unconfirmed.
Per social media reports, there is a heavy police presence in the area.
According to a report on Samdesk, several people are on the ground after shots were fired on a bus.
Incident reported at 16th St NW & Military Rd NW.
Metro officials confirm buses are not moved once police arrive because they become crime scenes, operators are trained to prioritize safety. Procedures are under review.
According to local news reports, passengers say the bus doors remained open after the shooting and that riders begged the driver for about 10 minutes to close the doors or move the bus, but he said he could not due to policy.
Updates from officials state the shooting happened around 5:40 p.m. after a dispute broke out on a Metrobus and spilled onto the sidewalk when the bus stopped. Gunfire erupted shortly after, striking five people—two juveniles and three adults—some of whom police say were unintended bystanders.
As of Thursday night, no arrests have been made, and police have not released a suspect description.
Authorities confirmed five people were shot, including two juveniles and three adults. All were taken to hospitals and are expected to survive.
Not everyone who was struck is believed to have been involved in the initial dispute.
Police believe only one suspect fired the shots before fleeing the scene.
All five victims, two juveniles and three adults, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
According to an update from police, an argument on a bus escalated into a fight that spilled onto the street, where one suspect fired gunshots, striking five people.
All of the victims were taken to a hospital for treatment, per officials.
D.C. police now say that four people were struck.
The circumstances that led to the shooting are unclear at this time. No suspect information has been provided.
There are conflicting reports of the number of shooting victims as of 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Local news reports the 5900 block of 16th Street NW from Missouri Avenue to Oglethorpe Street NW is blocked off in both directions as responders remain at the scene.
It's unclear how many victims there are at this time, per a report from FOX 5 DC. While D.C. Fire & EMS said there were five victims, police say there are three.
The DC Police Department confirmed they are investigating a shooting in the area.
Per Allison Papson, Senior Assignment Editor at FOX5DC, five people have reportedly been shot. This is unconfirmed.
Fox News reports at least five people were struck by gunfire. This is unconfirmed.
Per social media reports, there is a heavy police presence in the area.
According to a report on Samdesk, several people are on the ground after shots were fired on a bus.
Incident reported at 16th St NW & Military Rd NW.
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How terrible! I’m thinking of the driver, passengers, and others affected.
That’s impossible. I was told there was no longer any crime in D.C. by a certain orange man.
@Alan69 a world where they defend pdfs
Oh but crime is no longer in Washington DC huh.. right
@TruBluNYC i wish “he” was crossing the street!
This is ridiculous. Please stop the violence
How terrible! I’m thinking of the driver, passengers, and others affected.
That’s impossible. I was told there was no longer any crime in D.C. by a certain orange man.
@Alan69 a world where they defend pdfs
Oh but crime is no longer in Washington DC huh.. right
@TruBluNYC i wish “he” was crossing the street!
This is ridiculous. Please stop the violence
How terrible! I’m thinking of the driver, passengers, and others affected.
That’s impossible. I was told there was no longer any crime in D.C. by a certain orange man.
@Alan69 a world where they defend pdfs
Oh but crime is no longer in Washington DC huh.. right
@TruBluNYC i wish “he” was crossing the street!
This is ridiculous. Please stop the violence
How terrible! I’m thinking of the driver, passengers, and others affected.
That’s impossible. I was told there was no longer any crime in D.C. by a certain orange man.
@Alan69 a world where they defend pdfs
Oh but crime is no longer in Washington DC huh.. right
@TruBluNYC i wish “he” was crossing the street!
This is ridiculous. Please stop the violence
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How terrible! I’m thinking of the driver, passengers, and others affected.
That’s impossible. I was told there was no longer any crime in D.C. by a certain orange man.
@Alan69 a world where they defend pdfs
Oh but crime is no longer in Washington DC huh.. right
@TruBluNYC i wish “he” was crossing the street!
This is ridiculous. Please stop the violence