WASHINGTON, D.C. — A tragic shooting in Southeast D.C. early Saturday left a 3-year-old girl fighting for her life after she was struck by gunfire while sitting in a parked car with her family.
The Metropolitan Police Department said officers responded to reports of gunshots around 3:03 a.m. in the 1000 block of 14th Street Southeast. Upon arrival, they found the young girl suffering from a gunshot wound to her upper body.
Emergency responders from D.C. Fire and EMS quickly transported the child to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
Family Car Caught in the Crossfire
Preliminary investigations indicate that at least one suspect opened fire on the block, and multiple bullets struck the family’s parked vehicle. Authorities believe the child and her family were not the intended targets, but rather caught in the crossfire of a potentially targeted attack.
Police have not released further details about the suspect or a possible motive, but they are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Major Case Squad Leading Investigation
The case has been assigned to the Major Case Squad, signaling the seriousness of the incident and the department’s commitment to solving it swiftly.
To aid in the investigation, a $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Community Outrage and Plea for Help
This heartbreaking act of violence has rattled the local community, especially given the young age of the victim. The shooting has renewed concerns over gun violence in the city and sparked calls for increased efforts to curb it.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or submit anonymous tips to the TEXT TIP LINE by sending a message to 50411.
As the child remains hospitalized in critical condition, the city anxiously awaits justice and prays for her recovery.
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