Man Shot in Dupont

A man was shot in Dupont Circle over the weekend, police said.

The shooting happened on the 1500 block of 22nd Street NW about 3 a.m. Saturday.

The victim was in his car about three blocks west of the Dupont Circle NW traffic circle near Rock Creek when he saw a group of people arguing nearby, according to authorities. He then got out, and somebody with a handgun shot him in the neck.

The shooter fled soon after.

The victim was brought to a local hospital for treatment.

Police said the suspect has the nickname of “Ant.” But they didn’t release any other information about the individual.

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