The Brief
- A 5-year-old boy was injured in the face on Friday night to an apparent graze wound.
- The injury may be from a gunshot or firework.
- Authorities are seeking information from the public.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A young boy was injured in the face from an incident on Friday night, and police suspect it could be related to a grazed bullet or firework.
Police investigation underway in Southeast
What we know:
Officers responded to a call in the 1900 block of Savannah Terrace, Southeast, around 8:18 p.m. on Friday. On scene, they found a 5-year-old boy with a facial injury. It is unclear if the injury was caused by a gunshot or a firework.
The boy was conscious and breathing when he was taken to a hospital for treatment. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact them.…