Boy shot in leg and hand in DC

A D.C. boy is recovering from being shot multiple times.

D.C. police said they found the boy suffering from gunshot wounds to his leg and hand at 3:40 a.m. on 43rd Street in Northeast.

It’s unclear what the circumstances were that led to the shooting.

The boy, whose age is not yet released, is recovering at a hospital.

Police are continuing to investigate.

Megan Cloherty

WTOP Investigative Reporter Megan Cloherty primarily covers breaking news, crime and courts.

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