17 Mar 2024 | 08:36 AM UTC
US: Police responding to shooting incident in Washington, D.C. early March 17
Police responding to shooting incident near corner of P Street NW and 7th Street NW in Washington, D.C., US, March 17. Avoid area.
Officials are responding to a shooting incident near the corner of P Street NW and 7th Street NW, Washington, D.C., the morning of March 17. Details are unclear, but police are searching for an assailant who reportedly shot at least five people, killing one, near the Kennedy Rec Center before fleeing the scene. Further information is unavailable at present.
Heightened security in the area is likely for the coming hours, with associated transport and business disruptions.
Avoid the vicinity of the incident until authorities give the all-clear and vacate the scene. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and traffic disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
