01 November 2011

Six Shot in D.C. Halloween Violence

Authorities say at least six people were injured in shootings across Washington on Halloween, including a juvenile who was shot in the head in Georgetown.

D.C. police say the boy was shot amid celebrations in the 2800 block of M Street about 11 p.m. Monday. He was hospitalized in grave condition.  Police are preserving the scene for further investigation in the daylight.

Police say a juvenile also was shot on M Street in northeast about 8:30 p.m.

Shortly afterward, officers responded to the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Decatur Street in northwest for a double shooting. Police say a boy was shot in the knee and a woman was shot in the thigh.

Later, a woman was shot in the ankle on Crittenden Street in northwest. A man also was shot in the foot on Southern Avenue in southeast.

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