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WASHINGTON — According to the DC Fire and EMS Department (DCFEMS), a shooting incident near Howard University on Friday resulted in the hospitalization of four individuals.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded to reports of gunfire in the vicinity of Georgia Avenue and Howard Place at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Authorities have announced the closure of several roads to both pedestrian and vehicle traffic until further notice.
- 2300 through 2500 blocks of Georgia Ave NW
- 700 through 800 blocks of Barry Pl NW
- 600 block of Howard Pl NW
- 2300 block of 6th St NW
DCFEMS has confirmed that bus routes have been adjusted temporarily to accommodate these closures.
The police have secured the area, urging drivers to adhere to the directions provided by officers on the scene.
The shooting occurred during the week of the University’s annual homecoming celebration, which is set to last through Oct. 26.
DC News Now has reached out to the school for comment, but has not received a response.
A witness told DC News Now he was with his cousin when the shooting broke out.
“All we heard was yelling,” he said. “We can’t do nothing in D.C. … this happens every time there’s a function in D.C., especially homecoming. D.C. [is] dangerous.”
Jaiden Ramirez, a witness, said he was playing basketball when he saw three men running across the street, yelling at people. Then he heard six to seven gunshots ring out.
“We panicked, we ran inside and then we came outside 30 minutes after. We were not trying to get shot,” he said.
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