Southeast D.C. shooting: Teen killed after gunfire erupts in 2700 block of Minnesota Avenue

Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 2700 block of Minnesota Avenue, Southeast, and found a teenager unconscious and not breathing.

Updated on: Oct 7, 2026, 05:36:32 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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A teenager died in a shooting in Southeast D.C. on Tuesday morning, October 6, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. According to Fox5DC, Sixth District officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 2700 block of Minnesota Avenue, Southeast, around 11:40 a.m.

Southeast D.C. shooting: Teen killed after gunfire erupts in 2700 block of Minnesota Avenue (Pexel - representational image)

Officers arrived and found an older juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound. Police found him unconscious and not breathing at the scene.

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The victim was rushed to the hospital by DC Fire and EMS. At the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts.

The victim has not been named. The MPD Homicide Unit is conducting an investigation into the shooting.

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The suspect has been described as a Black male, and no motive for the shooting has been released.

Police are urging anyone with information on the shooting to call the department at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.

This is a developing story.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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