WASHINGTON – A man was shot and killed outside United Medical Center on Friday afternoon, and D.C. police are investigating whether the shooting was connected to another one earlier in the day.

Assistant Chief of Patrol Services South LaShay Makal told reporters that the victim, whose age has not been confirmed, was shot in his upper body near the Southeast D.C. hospital in the 1300 block of Southern Avenue. 

Makal said the victim was found “breathing but unconscious” when officers and medical personnel arrived.

He later succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital. 

Makal also mentioned that a woman was assaulted during the shooting and was receiving treatment for her injuries. 

Makal provided additional details on the ongoing investigation, noting that around 11 a.m., officers had responded to another shooting in the 3000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. 

In that incident, officers found a 16-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg, and he was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Shortly after, police received information about a second shooting victim arriving at a local hospital. The man had also sustained a gunshot wound to his upper body, and detectives believe he too was shot on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.

Surveillance cameras captured photos of a gray sedan believed to be connected to the Southern Avenue shooting, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward as they work to locate the shooter.

Police are urging anyone with information to come forward as they work to locate the shooter.

This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 5 for updates. 

The Washington Spirit are returning to the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs for the first time since winning the championship in 2021.

The Spirit secured the No. 2 seed last weekend when star forward Ashley Hatch scored the lone goal over the North Carolina Courage.

After setting new records for the soccer club – including 18 wins this season – Spirit CEO Kim Stone said she hopes to keep that momentum going into the playoffs.

“We can’t do this without the fans. We can’t do it without that great home-field advantage that we have,” Stone said.

The Spirit will take on No. 7 seed Bay FC at Audi Field on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 12:30 p.m. The Gates will open at 11 a.m.

Tickets start at $25 and are still available online.

Stone encourages everyone to wear black to Sunday’s quarterfinal match.

The Spirit are guaranteed home-field advantage in the playoffs until a potential championship match in Kansas City.

Pre- and post-game celebrations in Navy Yard

Before the game, supporters can gather at Solace Outpost in Navy Yard starting at 8 a.m. A Supporter’s March to Audi Field is set to begin at 11:15 a.m.

Outside Gate A, fans will find free samples of Delola spritzes (for those 21+), a coffee market and tailgate games. The first 7,000 fans to arrive will get a “Spirit vs. Everyone” flag. The post-party will be fueled by drink specials at both Dacha Beer Garden and BlueJacket in Navy Yard.

Here’s more information on Sunday’s festivities.

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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for D.C. decided no civil rights charges will be filed against a U.S. Park Police officer in the 2023 fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy.

A thorough investigation found there wasn’t enough evidence to bring charges, the U.S Attorney’s Office said.

On March 18, 2023, the Metropolitan Police Department and U.S. Park Police responded to a report about a suspicious car on 34^th Street in Northeast Washington.

Officers observed a sleeping individual, later identified as Dalaneo Martin, sitting in the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Police determined the vehicle had a license plate affixed to it that belonged to another car and that its ignition had been damaged.

After the officers learned the car had been stolen, they attempted to remove Martin from the vehicle. D.C. police told Park Police to let him go if tried to drive away, but he drove away with a Park Police officer in the backseat of the car.

The officer asked Martin to stop the car.

“Stop man, just let me out! Let me out! Stop or I’ll shoot,” the officer said.

But Martin kept driving the car, and the officer shot him.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The car continued traveling down 36^th Street until it crashed into a house nearby.

Martin’s family released a statement through an attorney saying they will not let the decision stop them from seeking justice.