2 separate shootings in DC leave 2 men dead, another injured overnight

A pair of shootings Friday night and early Saturday morning left two men dead and another man seriously injured in the District.

The first shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. Friday on Forrester Street in Southwest D.C., police said.



D.C. police say two men were found shot to death inside a car.

Officers said they found at least 13 shell casings in the area.

Around 1 a.m. on Saturday, police say a restaurant employee was shot in the back on Okie Street in Northeast D.C.

Police said the man was take to the hospital, but his condition is unknown.

No arrests have been made in either of the shootings.

This is a developing story. Stay with WTOP for the latest.

Luke Garrett

Luke Garrett is a D.C. native dedicated to journalism. He is a reporter and the creator, host and producer of the original WTOP podcast, “DMV Download.” The podcast debuted in 2022. On the show, Garrett takes a weekly look at the biggest stories and ideas in the D.C. region.

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