WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating five separate shootings in D.C. that took place Saturday night.
Dupont Circle:
Shortly after, around 7:50 p.m., just steps away from the Dupont Metro entrance near the Krispy Kreme, a shooting happened, leaving one man suffering gunshot wounds in the foot.
The 19th Street entrance to the Dupont Circle Metro Station was closed for the investigation, Metro said. The Q Street entrance remained open.
Unit block of M Street:
Around 10:27 p.m. officers responded to a shooting in the Unit block of M Street, Northeast. Officers located one adult man, conscious and breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound.
DC Fire and EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life threatening.
1600 block of W Street:
Around 10:44 p.m., officers responded to the sound of gunfire in the 1600 block of W Street, Southeast. As officers were responding, at least one suspect fired toward officers. No officers were injured. …