WASHINGTON, D.C. — A reported mass stabbing near the nation’s capital left multiple people injured, with police firing shots during the rapidly unfolding emergency, according to early accounts and video from the scene.
The incident comes just hours after a separate mass shooting in Texas, intensifying public concern as authorities work to determine what led to the violence near Washington.
What Happened at the Scene
Video circulating online appears to show a chaotic scene along a roadway near Washington, D.C. In the footage, at least one individual is seen lying on the ground while law enforcement officers surround the area.
A marked police vehicle with its door open is visible in the background. Officers appear to be detaining or assisting individuals as emergency responders move through the scene…