NoMa, Washington, D.C. Shooting Today — Washington, D.C., police are investigating after shots were reportedly fired during the evening rush hour in the NoMa neighborhood near First Street and Pierce Street NE.
Officers were called to the area of a Starbucks on the 1200 block of First Street NE at approximately 5:20 p.m. following reports of a shooting. Police responded as investigators worked to determine what led to the reported gunfire.
Initial information indicated that shots may have been fired in the area, although no injuries were reported at the time of the initial response. The scene remained active as officers gathered information and spoke with people in the area.
Authorities reportedly issued a lookout for four males who were believed to have fled the area on Lime bikes. The individuals were reportedly fleeing from National Guard personnel while allegedly discarding weapons. Those details had not been independently confirmed at the time of the report and remained part of the investigation.
The Metropolitan Police Department’s Falcon helicopter was reportedly observed circling the area as authorities searched for individuals believed to have fled following the reported shooting. Detectives also arrived at the scene to assist with the investigation.
No injuries had been reported in the initial information available. Authorities had not indicated whether any property was damaged or whether anyone had been taken into custody.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the sequence of events and determine what happened. Officials are expected to provide additional information about the reported gunfire, the people being sought and whether any weapons were recovered.
Residents, workers and commuters in the area are advised to follow instructions from law enforcement and avoid interfering with the investigation. This is a developing situation, and additional confirmed information may be released as the investigation continues.
