Teen Girl Dies After Double Shooting on New Hampshire Avenue in Northwest Washington as Police Search for Two Males in a Black Sedan
WASHINGTON, DC — A 17-year-old girl died after she and a man were shot Saturday evening in Northwest Washington, according to D.C. police. Officers were called to the 3700 block of New Hampshire Avenue NW around 7 p.m. after reports of gunfire.
When police arrived, they found both victims conscious and breathing, each suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to hospitals in the area, where the girl later died. Police said the man’s condition has not been released.
Police say both victims were found alive when officers arrived
The shooting prompted a police response in a busy residential and commercial corridor in Northwest Washington. Investigators said the initial call came in as a report of a shooting, and officers quickly reached the 3700 block of New Hampshire Avenue NW.
At the scene, police found the girl and the man still alive. The department said each had been shot, and emergency crews transported them for treatment. The girl did not survive her injuries, while the man’s medical condition remains unknown publicly.
Police first described both victims as adults, then later clarified Sunday that the girl was 17. No further identifying details about either victim were released.
Lookout issued for two males seen in a black sedan
D.C. police released a preliminary lookout for two males who may have been traveling in a black sedan. Investigators did not immediately provide descriptions of the men or say whether they were believed to have fired the shots.
The department said additional details were expected to be made public later Sunday. For now, the car and the two males remain the main pieces of information police have shared about possible suspects.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact police at 202-727-9099. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by texting 50411.
What is known about the timing and location of the shooting
The shooting happened Saturday evening at about 7 p.m. in the 3700 block of New Hampshire Avenue NW. Police have not said what led up to the gunfire or whether the victims knew the people they were looking for.
That stretch of New Hampshire Avenue runs through Northwest Washington, and police have not announced any road closures or public safety advisories tied to the case. The investigation remains active as detectives work to piece together what happened before and after the shots were fired.
So far, authorities have kept the focus on the basic facts: two victims, one fatality, and a possible getaway vehicle.
How police handled the case overnight and into Sunday
The initial response began Saturday night, but the department’s understanding of the victims changed as the case developed. Police said they initially believed both people were adults before confirming Sunday that the girl was 17.
That correction came after the victims had already been taken to hospitals. Police did not say whether investigators had interviewed witnesses at the scene or recovered any evidence.
The department also has not said whether the man was expected to recover. As of Sunday, the public information remained limited to the location, the age of the girl, and the lookout for the vehicle tied to the shooting.
Detectives continue to seek witnesses and any video from the area
With few details released, investigators appear to be relying on tips from the public and any available surveillance video. Police have not said whether nearby businesses or homes captured the shooting or the suspected car.
Residents or passersby who saw the vehicle or the two males before or after the shooting may have information that could help detectives. Police are asking those people to come forward through the phone tip line or the anonymous text option.
The case adds to a painful weekend for the girl’s family and keeps detectives focused on determining who fired the shots, how the encounter began, and where the suspects went afterward.
A fatal shooting leaves unanswered questions in Northwest Washington
The death of the teenager means the case now carries both a homicide investigation and a search for whoever may have been involved. Police have not identified a motive, and they have not announced any arrests.
For now, the department is withholding most specifics while continuing the investigation. The limited release reflects how early the case still is, even after the fatal outcome became clear Sunday.
Anyone with information can call 202-727-9099 or text 50411 anonymously as detectives try to learn more about the shooting, the suspected sedan, and the people police want to find.
Detectives continue to seek witnesses and any video from the area
With few details released, investigators appear to be relying on tips from the public and any available surveillance video. Police have not said whether nearby businesses or homes captured the shooting or the suspected car.
Residents or passersby who saw the vehicle or the two males before or after the shooting may have information that could help detectives. Police are asking those people to come forward through the phone tip line or the anonymous text option.
The case adds to a painful weekend for the girl’s family and keeps detectives focused on determining who fired the shots, how the encounter began, and where the suspects went afterward.
A fatal shooting leaves unanswered questions in Northwest Washington
The death of the teenager means the case now carries both a homicide investigation and a search for whoever may have been involved. Police have not identified a motive, and they have not announced any arrests.
For now, the department is withholding most specifics while continuing the investigation. The limited release reflects how early the case still is, even after the fatal outcome became clear Sunday.
Anyone with information can call 202-727-9099 or text 50411 anonymously as detectives try to learn more about the shooting, the suspected sedan, and the people police want to find.
