According to the DC Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred near the intersection of 5th Street and N Street in the northwest part of the city. Officers responding to the scene found multiple male victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Washington DC [US], December 27, 2025, BNN Web Staff: At least five people were injured in a shooting incident reported in Northwest Washington DC on Friday night, prompting a major police response and a search for the suspects involved, authorities said.
According to the DC Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred near the intersection of 5th Street and N Street in the northwest part of the city. Officers responding to the scene found multiple male victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
In updates shared on social media, police confirmed that all five injured individuals are adult males and were conscious and breathing when they were transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. Their conditions have not been disclosed.
Law enforcement officials said that multiple suspects are believed to be involved in the shooting. The suspects reportedly fled the area in a dark-coloured four-door sedan, and a lookout has been issued as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police have cordoned off the area and are working to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting. No arrests have been made so far, and investigators are appealing for information that could help identify and locate those responsible.
Authorities said further details will be shared as the investigation progresses.
