Man Shot Near Howard University

Someone shot a man near Howard University late last night, according to D.C. Police.

The shooting occurred on the 700 block of Fairmont St. NW around 11 p.m. yesterday, authorities said.

Police lieutenant Christopher Moore provided additional details about the crime in an email to the Third District police listserv earlier this morning:

At approximately 11:00pm on 5/30/16 the victim was walking in the 700 block of Fairmont St. NW when he approached several males in the block.  One of the males shot the victim.  The victim suffered from non-life threatening injuries.  Third District Detectives are currently investigating.

Police did not immediately provide additional information about the crime. We’ll update this story if we learn more.