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1 Boy Dead, Another Critical After Shooting In Northeast Washington DC

Members of the Metropolitan Police Department collect evidence at the scene where one boy is shot and killed and another boy is critically injured in the area of Kenilworth Avenue NE and Hayes Street NE in the Mayfair neighborhood of Washington, DC, United States, on April 14, 2026. One boy is dead and a second boy is in critical condition after a double shooting Tuesday afternoon in Northeast Washington, DC. Acting Police Chief Jeffery Carroll states that possibly two shooters approached the victims and opened fire. The victims are possibly aged 12 and 13. Several evidence markers are located at the scene, including a tent covering the body of the deceased boy. There are no arrests, and the investigation is ongoing. The identity of the deceased is pending proper family notification. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13578975
Date Taken	14 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto
Category	Crime, Law and Justice
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto

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