Child injured in the face from ‘possible shooting or firework’ incident in DC: police

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.

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