At least five people were injured in separate shooting incidents that occurred outside two nightclubs in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., on April 27, 2024. The first incident took place around 11:30 p.m. at Decades nightclub located on the 1200 block of Connecticut Avenue NW and left three people wounded (Facts [0], [1], and [3]). One suspect was taken into custody in connection to this shooting, and a weapon was recovered from the scene (Fact [4]).
The second incident occurred at a different nightclub nearby, but details about the number of victims or suspects involved were not immediately available (Fact [5]). The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that both incidents stemmed from disputes that spilled out onto the streets.
According to reports, Decades nightclub is a popular establishment in the area and was busy at the time of the shooting. Patrons described hearing gunfire and seeing people running for cover (Fact [6]). The scene of the first shooting was secured by police, but they urged anyone with information about either incident to come forward (Fact [7]).
The Dupont Circle neighborhood has seen a recent increase in violent crime, including shootings and carjackings. In 2023, homicides in the District of Columbia rose by 35%, while carjackings nearly doubled (Fact [8]). The Metropolitan Police Department is working to address these issues and keep the community safe.
Sources: [0] WTOP: Suspect in custody after shooting in DC nightclub leaves 5 injured [1] ABC News: A suspect is in custody after 5 people were shot in the nation's capital, police say [2] The Washington Post: Five people wounded by gunfire outside Dupont-area club [3] Fox News: DC nightclub shooting leaves multiple people wounded [4] AllSides: DC shooting leaves multiple people wounded