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Teen Girl Dies in Shooting on Barnaby Street SE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Metropolitan Police Department detectives are investigating a fatal shooting involving a juvenile Saturday night in Southeast Washington.
According to preliminary information, officers responded to the 900 block of Barnaby Street Southeast for a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located an approximately 14-year-old juvenile female suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead.
Early information from the scene indicates the shooting may have been accidental and involved another teenager who was reportedly handling a firearm when it discharged. Investigators have not officially confirmed those details.
A large police presence remained on scene as detectives processed evidence and interviewed witnesses.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and officials have not yet released the victim’s identity.
Anyone with information is urged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or text tips anonymously to 50411.