5 people shot in Southwest DC

WASHINGTON — Police are investigating after five men were shot in Southwest D.C. Tuesday. 

According to a spokesperson with the Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting happened just after 4:15 p.m. in the 200 block of M Street.

When officers arrived, they found two men who had been shot. One of the victims was conscious and breathing when help arrived, but the second was not conscious nor breathing following the shooting. There is no word on their current conditions.

Police say three more shooting victims, only identified as men, walked into an area hospital looking for help. 

A sixth person was also injured but not shot, according to MPD. 

Police are on the lookout for a black sedan with three men connected to the shooting. 

Police have not said anything about any possible motive or what may have happened in the moments leading up to the shooting. 

Anyone with information may contact detectives at (202) 727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411. 

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