People reported dead in a Washington D.C. mass shooting incident
At least four people are reported to have been shot at around 12:30pm local time this afternoon, Tuesday, April 11, outside the Stewart Funeral Home in Washington DC. The building is located on the 4000 block of Benning Road Northeast. DC Police have urged members of the public to steer clear of the area.
DC Police warned the public in a tweet: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 4000 block of Benning Road NE. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”.
Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 4000 block of Benning Road NE. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) April 11, 2023
Online reports suggest that the victims include two males and two females with one of the men allegedly being shot in the head. Details are still sketchy but the suspected gunman is still at large according to DC Police. A huge police presence has been observed in the area.
In another tweet, the police wrote: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 4300 block of F Street SE. Lookout for a green vehicle fleeing the scene. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 91”.
Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 4300 block of F Street SE. Lookout for a green vehicle fleeing the scene. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) April 11, 2023
This is a breaking news story by Chris King
Oral Ofori is Founder and Publisher at www.TheAfricanDream.net, a digital storyteller and producer, and also an information and research consultant.
