Man injured in DC shooting as police search for getaway car

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WASHINGTON, DC – A Southeast D.C. neighborhood was rocked by gunfire Sunday afternoon, wounding one man and sending police searching for a vehicle captured on surveillance footage near the crime scene.

The incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. on Oct. 27, when officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Savannah Street SE after reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found an adult male who had been shot but was conscious and breathing. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening.

Footage of a car linked to the shooting was recorded by a nearby security camera, although authorities have not released details about the make or model of the vehicle. The footage, which has now been made public, is part of the department’s efforts to track down those involved in the incident.

Investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward, although they warn against immediate action. “Anyone aware of this incident should take no action, but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411,” officials said in a statement.

The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case.