UPDATE: DC Police say the shooting happened at an illegal street concert called Moechella. When police tried to break up the gathering, several people were trampled by the crowd. At some point, gunfire broke out – leaving a teenager dead and three others injured — including a police officer.
DEVELOPING: There’s been a mass shooting in Washington, D.C. Police posted a message on social media warning people to stay away from 14th and U Streets. They say “multiple people have been shot, including an MPD officer.”This story will be updated throughout the evening by The Mighty 990 news team. Click here to sign up for breaking news alerts!
Watch video of the aftermath of the shooting below:
MPD is responding to the area of 14th and U Street, NW, for a shooting incident in which multiple people have been shot, including an MPD officer. Media staging at 15th and U Street, NW. Chief Contee to provide a media briefing.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) June 20, 2022
Washington DC shooting leaves police officer and multiple others hurt on U and 14th Street as cops hunt suspect https://t.co/8xNZ4J9q5w
— Cengiz Adabag (@adabagcompany) June 20, 2022