It is still unclear whether the two shootings are related.
Three more people were injured in the second shooting at Rhode Island Avenue, according to a report by The Washington Post.
Multiple people being taken to the hospital in Columbia Heights. (Photo: Twitter/Chris G Collison)
According to DC Police, another shooting is reported in the 1400 block of Rhode Island Avenue NE. No Lookout has been issued for the second shooting as of now.
DC Police issues lookout for light-coloured Nissan Sedan
DC Police have issued a lookoutfor a light-coloured Nissan Sedan with unknown tag occupied by twomales armed with AK style rifle in the shooting reported in1300 block of Columbia Rd NW.They werelast seen in the rear of the listed location.
Washington Police have confirmed thatoneadult male is dead, fiveother adults are injured withat least one incritical condition. One of the injured persons is female.
Earlier tonight there was a shooting on the 1300 Block of Columbia, 6 people shot,1 has died:DC Police Commander Emerman told the reporters.
As of now, the number of shooting injuries are not confimed but an ABC 7 News reporter claims to have seen four ambulances leave the scene at 14th & Columbia Rd in NW DC.
Local WJLA-TV posted images on Twitter of ambulances carrying victims from the scene and said that there had been a "massive" police response.
Reuters could not immediately confirm the reports.
Gunfire has beenreported on the streets of Washington, D.C., on Thursday night and at least several people were shot, according to local media. Stay tuned for live updates.
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