D.C. police search for carjacking suspect
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. police are searching for a suspect in a carjacking from Thursday night.
DC police investigating triple shooting that left three hurt in Southeast
Around 11:25 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to a report in the 2700 block of Hartford Street, Southeast. A man reported his property and vehicle were stolen by two armed suspects.
The victim was not injured during the incident. The suspect was reportedly wearing all black clothing and armed with a black handgun.
Taken was black 2007 Chevrolet Impala SS with VA tag TLV4227. Possibly followed by black Kia.
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