WASHINGTON — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three persons of interest in an armed robbery and shooting that happened on Memorial Day in Southeast D.C.
The shooting happened around 2:15 p.m. on Monday, May 28, in the 2300 block of Skyland Place, Southeast.
In a news release, police said the suspects approached the vehicle that was parked on Skyland Place and demanded property from the victim. The victim complied, but one of the suspects fired a shot, which hit the victim.
WTOP’s news partner NBC Washington reported the victim was an ice cream truck driver who was selling treats to kids.
D.C. Fire and EMS took the victim to a hospital, where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The suspects fled the scene, but a nearby surveillance camera captured three persons of interest in the case.
A map of where the incident happened can be seen below.
