8 people, including a 12-year-old girl, shot in Washington, DC

Eight folks have been shot, all with non-life-threatening accidents, in two capturing areas in Southeast, D.C. that could be related, in keeping with Washington, D.C. Police Assistant Chief Andre Wright.

Seven grownup male victims with gunshot wounds have been injured within the main capturing location on the 500 block of Lebaum Road, SE shortly after 10 p.m. Nearly all of these victims self-transported to the hospital previous to the arrival of the Metropolitan Police Division. A public data officer off-camera mentioned they’re in secure situation.

On the secondary scene, a 12-year-old woman was discovered struggling a gunshot wound to her decrease extremities. She is anticipated to outlive and is in secure situation.

The seek for the suspect or suspects is ongoing. MPD is in search of a black sedan — presumably a Mercedes — that was pushed down Lebaum Road, SE, and opened fireplace indiscriminately at folks gathered on the road, presumably having fun with the climate.

Primarily based on the timing and shut proximity of the 2 capturing areas, Assistant Chief Wright believes they’re related however extra data is required.

MPD has no motive presently and is actively gathering extra data.

When requested about a person seen by reporters getting arrested, Wright says they’re holding sure data on a detailed maintain and didn’t elaborate on that individual’s connection to the investigation.

-ABC Information’ Davone Morales