Woman Shot in Columbia Heights

Someone shot a woman in Columbia Heights earlier this evening.

The shooting occurred on the 1300 block of Columbia Road NW just before 9 p.m. this evening, according to D.C. Police.

The victim of the shooting was conscious when police officers arrived on the scene, a police spokesman said.

Police tweeted about the crime shortly after it occurred:

Alert: Shooting in the 1300 block of Columbia Rd, NW LOF: B/F, heavy build and dread locks.

— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) September 15, 2016

Authorities are asking motorists and pedestrians to stay away from the area while they conduct an investigation.

We’ll update this story when we know more.