Three people are injured and a restaurant window smashed after a shooting Monday night on Buzzard Point.
Police said a call came in at approximately 8:30 p.m. for the report of a shooting in the 2100 block of Second Street SW, near The Point Restaurant. Gunfire raked the lobby windows and patrons ducked and ran.
Last night I literally had to run for my life as gunshots went off outside of my favorite restaurant. Still in shock… pic.twitter.com/15WPecvdkM
— Brandon Best (@BrandonBest) October 3, 2023
Two adult males and one teenaged male were located, all suffering from gunshot wounds. One was located outside of the restaurant; the teenager and the other male were found a few blocks away.
All were conscious and breathing and transported to local hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
A lookout was issued for a Grey Audi with five occupants, wearing black ski masks.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line by sending a text message to 50411.
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