A teenager was shot in downtown Washington D.C. on Monday afternoon near the National Mall, according to reports. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was struck multiple times and fled into a building for assistance. First responders arrived at the scene and transported the teen to a nearby hospital, where his injuries are reported as non-life-threatening.
A bullet from the shooting pierced a window at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, leaving visible damage. No museum staff or visitors were injured. The incident occurred near the 600 block of Maryland Avenue SW, with police confirming that two young individuals were involved in a dispute that escalated into gunfire. One of the bullets also shattered windows on a van, though no injuries were reported there either.
The teen was walking home from Richard Wright Public Charter School when the shooting happened, according to local authorities. The school’s founder, Dr. Marco Clark, stated that students were being dismissed in small groups under the school’s safety protocol, with staff present to monitor the area. Police are investigating the incident and have collected shell casings near a nearby hotel.
