A gunshot at Nationals Park in Washington, DC kills two people and injures two more

Daniel and Krista Wilson, the parents of 17-year-old Louise Jean Wilson, who tragically lost her life in a road-rage shooting on December 10th, bravely shared their heartbreaking story during a press conference organized by the Houston Police Department.

Tragedy struck Washington, D.C. near Nationals Park on Thursday morning when a shooting incident claimed the lives of two individuals and left two others wounded.

According to  FOX 5, the Metropolitan Police Department has reported that shots were fired at around 11:40 a.m. near the Friendly Food Market on the 300 block of Half Street, at the intersection of O Street. The victims, who are all adults, include one woman and three men.

The shooting occurred just a five-minute walk away from Nationals Park.

A tragic incident occurred on Thursday morning near Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., resulting in the loss of two lives and injuries to two others. (FOX 5)

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During the press conference, the police stated that a white Jeep Grand Cherokee, which had been reported stolen, turned a corner and an individual inside the vehicle began shooting their weapon.

According to an eyewitness, a significant number of shots were fired during the incident.

According to FOX 5, the Metropolitan Police Department has reported that gunshots were heard at approximately 11:40 a.m. in the vicinity of the Friendly Food Market located on the 300 block of Half Street, at the intersection of O Street. The victims of the incident are four adults, consisting of one woman and three men. (FOX 5)

The police are currently conducting a search for a white 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The SUV is equipped with a sunroof, black rims, and tinted windows. It bears a Maryland license plate with the registration number 2FD0820.

A group of smash-and-grab thieves in Washington D.C. made off with approximately $250,000 worth of merchandise from a Chanel store. According to the police, the crew discharged a fire extinguisher during the robbery.

Police have not disclosed any additional information about the Jeep’s involvement in a previous carjacking.

The police are currently on the lookout for a white 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This particular vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, black rims, and tinted windows. It bears a Maryland license plate with the number 2FD0820. The Metropolitan Police Department has provided this information to aid in their search.

The District is facing a growing crime problem, and this latest shooting is only adding to it.

As of December 21, 2023, there has been a significant 39% surge in violent crime compared to the previous year. The number of reported violent crimes stands at 5,200 for this year, a notable increase from the 3,733 incidents reported at the same time in 2022.

There has been a significant rise in homicides, with a 35% increase reported. As of the current date in 2022, there have been 197 homicides, whereas in 2023, the number has already reached 265.

According to data from the D.C. police, 2023 has witnessed a record number of homicides, surpassing any other year since at least 2003.

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