DC Weekend Of Horror: Two Lives Lost, Five Wounded In Overnight Bloodshed

By Victor Smiroff | Tuesday, 19 March 2024 01:50 PM
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DC Weekend Of Horror: Two Lives Lost, Five Wounded In Overnight Bloodshed

In the early hours of Sunday, a shooting incident in Washington, DC, left two individuals dead and five injured, with the suspect still at large.

The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Kennedy Recreation Center, near Mt. Vernon Square, according to local law enforcement.

The suspect, described as an average-built black man dressed in light pants and a blue shirt, reportedly fled the scene on foot. The Metropolitan Police Department has urged anyone with information about the incident or the suspect to come forward. "We're asking anyone who may have any information related to this incident or may have witnessed it, to contact the Metropolitan Police Department," stated Executive Assistant Chief Jeffrey Carrol during a Sunday morning press conference.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered six adults with gunshot wounds. Two of the victims, identified as 32-year-old Anthony Brown of Southeast, D.C., and 32-year-old Jay Lucks of Baltimore, Md., were pronounced dead at the scene. A seventh victim later presented himself at a local hospital, police reported Sunday afternoon.

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While the motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, preliminary findings suggest that the victims were intentionally targeted. The Metropolitan Police Department has announced a reward of up to $25,000 per victim, totaling $50,000, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

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The identities of the other victims are being withheld until next of kin can be notified. This incident comes amid a significant increase in homicides in Washington, DC. According to police department crime statistics, there has been a 35 percent surge in homicides this year compared to the same period in 2023. In 2023, the city recorded a total of 274 homicides, marking a 35 percent increase from the previous year.

These alarming statistics have contributed to Washington, DC's ranking as the least desirable place to live, according to a recent survey. The high crime rate and cost of living were cited as the primary reasons for this ranking.

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