Mass Shooting Outside Funeral Home in Washington DC
Mass Shooting Outside Funeral Home in Washington DC
At least three people were shot in a mass shooting outside of the Stewart Funeral Home in Washington DC on the 4000 block of Benning Road Northeast. According to reports, Minnesota Avenue NE East & West is also closed, and an active shooter alert and shelter in place has been issued. The suspect is still at large, and the police department is urging residents to stay inside and stay safe.
The DC Police Department has confirmed that there is a heavy police presence outside the Stewart Funeral Home, and multiple shots have been fired. One man was seen walking around with a t-shirt covered in blood, and a white sheet has been seen covering something in the distance. The investigation is ongoing, and police are combing through surveillance footage to identify the suspect.
Active Shooter Alert Issued and Police Searching for Suspect
The incident has caused panic and fear among residents, as this is the latest in a series of mass shootings in the United States. The police department is urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and provide assistance in identifying the suspect.
As the investigation continues, stay safe and informed by following updates from reliable news sources. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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update: FOUR PEOPLE SHOT OUTSIDE FUNERAL HOME — 4000 blk Benning Rd NE DC. Two men and two women were shot (one of the four is critical). Happened after a funeral. Another man with graze wounds at 4300 blk F St but he says he was shot there on F St. pic.twitter.com/3S2MeUzV1n
— Alan Henney (@alanhenney) April 11, 2023
Chief Contee provides a briefing on a shooting that occurred earlier this afternoon in the 4000 block of Benning Road, NE.
Have info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411. pic.twitter.com/VaQVaKVz1H
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) April 11, 2023