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WASHINGTON (7News) — A man shot Friday afternoon in Columbia Heights has died after being taken to the hospital, D.C. police said.
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Police said officers responded to the intersection of 14th Street and Euclid Street NW around 2:17 p.m. for a report of a shooting.
When they arrived, officers found one man who was still conscious and suffering from a gunshot wound, police said. The man’s condition later worsened at the hospital, and he died, police said.
According to police, the shooter may have fled in a gray or silver Dodge Durango with dark window tint.
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Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
Washington, D.C. (7News) — Let the good times roll at The Wharf’s Mardi Gras Parade & Festivities on February 22nd from 3-7pm!
Grab your beads, feather boas and masks…a group of your friends or family… and enjoy the free festivities! There will be a fabulous parade, live music, food, drinks and fireworks!
Roxanne got a sneak preview of the event from the Wharf’s communications manager, Mary Katherine Cusack, & Todd Thrasher, the Founder of Thrasher’s Rum & Tiki TNT. Roxanne even got a lesson in how to make a Hurricane!
Schedule of Events on Feb. 22nd:
3:00pm: Mardi Gras Activities Start
3:30pm: Parade Starts
4:30-7:00pm: Live Music Performances
~6:30pm: Fireworks!
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To learn more about all the fun, go here
WASHINGTON – D.C. police are investigating a shooting that happened near a nightclub in Northwest D.C. this week.
One man was shot, and two others were hurt.
What we know:
Police are asking for help finding the person who opened fire, shooting a man in the 1100 block of 18th Street, NW.
D.C. police say the trouble started when a large crowd started fighting outside a nearby club around 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, after an argument broke out inside the club.
Police broke up the fight, dispersing the crowd outside, but moments later, while officers were still on scene, gunshots rang out.
Police quickly found the shooting victim, and they were immediately taken to an area hospital. The victim is expected to be ok.
After searching the area, police found two more people who were injured, grazed by bullets.
Local perspective:
The general manager of Talking Tacos restaurant told FOX 5 that he saw the aftermath, and was concerned for his safety and his customers’ safety.
Police say officers detained some people after the shooting but no official arrests have been made.
The investigation is ongoing. MPD is asking anyone with information about this shooting to give them a call at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.
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