US: 1 Dead, 9 Injured in Shooting in Washington, Says Metropolitan Police Department

Washington, August 09: One person was killed and nine others wounded in a shooting in Washington DC, a CNN affiliate reported.

The Metropolitan Police Department tweeted that a shooting took place on the 3300 block of Dubois Place in Southeast. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi Says 'Govt Will Lay Emphasis on Industries Related to Sea-Food, Coconut-Based & Organic Products in Andaman and Nicobar: Live Breaking News Headlines & Coronavirus Updates on August 9, 2020.

Metropolitan Police Department's Tweet

Last night there was a mass shooting in the 6th District. 20 people were shot, with 1 killed. One of the persons shot was an off-duty female MPD officer. She is currently being treated at a nearby hospital with a serious injury.

— DC Police Union (@DCPoliceUnion) August 9, 2020

The WTOP-FM news website cited the police as saying that shots were fired at around 1 a.m. on Sunday. One person had died and at least nine others had been taken to nearby hospitals.

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