Fight leads to shooting outside Northwest DC nightclub

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.