In an update Monday night, D.C. police said they responded to the 400 block of 15th Street NE outside the Azeeze Bates property around 8:30 p.m., and not the nearby Benning Courts Apartments, for reports of shots fired. The conditions of the five men are not yet known. A possible motive for the shooting was not released. The Washington Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said it will assist D.C. police in the ongoing shooting investigation. Critical Incident Alert: MPD responded to the 1500 block of F Street NE for a shooting. Preliminary reports of multiple casualties. Updates to be provided by PIO on scene. The media briefing area will be shared soon. — DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) August 2, 2022 News4 is working to learn more about this developing story.
