Shootings are now a regular occurrence across the United States.
According to reports, multiple people were shot Tuesday at a funeral home in Northeast D.C., called the Stewart Funeral Home around 12:30 p.m.
As of now, officers have not reported on the conditions of the victims or whether the suspect has been apprehended, but reports note that at least one man is dead with three others injured. Police are also urging the public to look out for a green vehicle that was seen fleeing the scene,
According to NBC Washington, loved ones were gathered for the funeral of a victim who died by gun violence when someone started shooting as they left the ceremony.
“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 4000 block of Benning Road NE. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911,” the DC police tweeted.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) April 11, 2023
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert Contee said that multiple people standing by the funeral home were reported targets, but the motive is currently not clear. The funeral was held for a victim who was killed back in March.
“It’s unfortunate that someone would be so brazen to do such an act, let alone at a funeral. How low can you be of a human being to target other people at a funeral?” he said.
BREAKING: Another Mass Shooting.
At least 3 people shot outside of the Stewart Funeral Home in Washington DC on the 4000 block of Benning Road Northeast. Minnesota Avenue NE East & West is also CLOSED. No word if the shooter has been apprehended.
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— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) April 11, 2023
Chief Contee adds that the MPD is looking for the community’s aid and requesting that anyone with information call PD at (202)-727-9099 or text an anonymous tip to 50411.
Multiple People Were Killed A Day Prior In Louisville
The news comes just a day after multiple people were killed at a mass shooting in a Louisville bank.
As we reported, a shooting occurred on Monday morning (April 10) at a downtown Louisville bank, leaving four dead and nine injured. The shooter was identified as Connor Sturgeon, who reportedly fired his rifle upon receiving notification of his termination.
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25-year-old Connor Sturgeon was killed by police after a shootout ensued. He was an employee of the bank who, reportedly, was given notification of his termination prior to the incident. It is reported that the shooting happened during a morning employee meeting — where some staffers appeared in person and others virtually.
Yesterday’s victims were identified as 40-year-old Joshua Barrick; 45-year-old Juliana Farmer; 63-year-old Tommy Elliott; and 64-year-old James Tutt.
The 135th U.S mass shooting of 2023 has just taken place in Washington DC. That’s 135 mass shootings over the 96 days so far this year. Is this not a pandemic ? No place is safe in USA @POTUS @VP ppl r terrified to even step out of homes, what kind of democracy is this ? Stop it
— Rana Pratap Singh (@RanaPratap_1708) April 11, 2023