A Gunman Fires Shots Outside Nightclub in Dupont Circle, Injuring Multiple People
Police arrest suspect shortly after the incident
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a shocking incident late Friday, a man who had been forcibly removed from a popular nightclub in Dupont Circle, engaged in a dispute on the street and opened fire, injuring five individuals and a security guard. Metropolitan police responded swiftly and arrested the alleged shooter.
The incident unfolded at approximately 11 p.m. outside Decades nightclub, situated along the vibrant 1200 block of Connecticut Avenue NW. According to the authorities, the altercation transpired after the man was expelled from the establishment.
All six victims in the shooting were fortunate to sustain non life-threatening injuries, as confirmed by a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) commander who spoke with News4. While one person was treated at the scene, the others were subsequently rushed to nearby medical facilities.
The immediate aftermath was marred by the discovery of bullet scars adorning at least one window along the bustling nightlife corridor. It remains unclear whether the victims were targeted inside the club premises or caught up in the gunfire as they stood outside.
Law enforcement officers responded swiftly to this grave incident and apprehended the alleged shooter with minimal delay. Police have successfully recovered the firearm believed to have been used in the assault, ensuring public safety and leaving the residents of Dupont Circle recovering from this traumatic event.
