Two shots fired near D.C. elementary school, police investigating

WASHINGTON (7News) — A 16-year-old boy died Friday afternoon after a shooting in Ward 8 in Woodland, according to D.C. police.

The man was also taken to the hospital in an unknown condition.

Police said they responded to a report of shots fired in the 2700 block of Langston Place, SE, when they were approached by a man who had been shot. While treating the man, officers heard additional gunshots and found a 16-year-old boy shot a block away at 2800 Langston Place, SE.

Both victims were taken to the hospital, and despite the measures taken, police said the 16-year-old boy died from his injuries.

The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot wearing all black, a hooded sweatshirt with white writing on the back and armed with a handgun, police said.

Due to an active investigation, the following roads in the area have been closed: 2700-2800 blocks of Langston Pl SE between Reynolds Place and Ainger Place, SE.

The Metropolitan Police Department is asking the community to help provide information for the investigation. MPD can be reached with an anonymous tip at 202-727-9099 or by text to 50411.