Father, 5-year-old child shot in Northeast DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) was on the scene of a shooting that left two hurt overnight in Northeast D.C.
MPD said they received a call just after 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday about a shooting in the 4800 block of North Capitol St. NE. Police confirmed that a father and his daughter were shot there.
Police confirmed his daughter is five years old.
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They were both taken to the hospital while conscious and breathing.
A third person reported they were driving in the area and heard the impact of a gunshot to his car. A bullet hit his front passenger-side door.
Neighbors in the area say they are fed up with the gun violence.
“A lot of things have been happening out here,” said Delfini Gaither. “I can’t say I go from point A to point B. I’m going to work. I’m going home. I’m dealing with my grandbabies. I’m dealing with my children as well. So, all I can do is pray, pray. Each day I leave the house and come back in.”
MPD did not have any information regarding any suspects.
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