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DC officials: 9 shot, 3 dead; arrests, no motive

Other News Materials 31 March 2010 09:07 (UTC +04:00)
A hospital spokeswoman says three people are dead from a drive-by shooting that wounded six others in the nation's capital.
DC officials: 9 shot, 3 dead; arrests, no motive

A hospital spokeswoman says three people are dead from a drive-by shooting that wounded six others in the nation's capital.

Carolyn Hammond from Washington Hospital Center says one victim died at the scene, one was dead on arrival at the hospital, and the third died in the operating room. She said a fourth person is in critical condition, AP reported.

Police Department spokesman Officer Hugh Carew says the shootings of six men and three women happened about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in southeastern Washington, D.C. Fire Department spokesman Pete Piringer says all were in their 20s and 30s, except for one teenager.

Police say three people have been arrested and a weapon recovered. No motive for the shootings is known.

Four D.C. officers were slightly injured during a pursuit of a suspect's vehicle.

Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

Officials say nine people have been wounded in a drive-by shooting in the southern part of Washington, D.C., and that three arrests have been made.

Police Department spokesman Officer Hugh Carew says the shootings of six men and three women happened about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Fire Department spokesman Pete Piringer says five of the victims had life-threatening injuries. He says all were in their 20s and 30s, except for one teenager.

Several people were shot in one block and another found several blocks away.

Police say three people have been arrested and a weapon has been recovered. No motive for the shootings is yet known.

Authorities say four D.C. police officers were injured during a pursuit of a suspect's vehicle into neighboring Prince George's County. The injuries were minor.

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