A tragic shooting in Washington, D.C.’s Glover Park neighborhood has left a woman dead and a young girl injured, authorities confirmed as an investigation continues.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) reported that officers responded to gunfire in the northwest D.C. residential area. Upon arrival, they found an adult female victim who had died at the scene. A young girl was also struck and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have since taken a suspect into custody in connection with the incident, and charges are expected to be filed as investigators work to determine the circumstances and motive. The MPD Second District is leading the investigation, collecting witness statements, reviewing physical evidence, and securing surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses.
Neighbors expressed shock, noting that the usually quiet community was shaken by the sudden violence. Authorities are urging anyone with information or recordings from the area to come forward to assist the ongoing inquiry.
This remains a developing story. Officials have said further details regarding the victims, suspect, and timeline of events will be released as they become available.