An unidentified off-duty police officer who apparently was at the party was critically injured, D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham said. Those killed include an ­11-year-old boy shot at a stop-the-violence cookout on the Fourth of July and a 71-year-old shot while protecting her granddaughter. D.C. authorities on Sunday were hard-pressed to recall another time when so many people were shot in a single incident. ADADBut on Sunday, speaking from the scene of the shooting, Bowser indicated police may start taking tougher action. Maggiolo said at least another four victims went to hospitals on their own or with the help of others.

Source: Washington Post August 09, 2020 12:56 UTC