Four People Killed, Six Wounded in Drive-By Shooting in Southeast Washington D.C., Three People in Police Custody

Mayhem in Southeast Washington D.C. as four people killed, six injured in drive-by shooting. Three suspects in police custody.

SHOCK: Four people have been killed and six others wounded after a drive-by shooting in the 4000 block of South Capitol Street in Southeast Washington D.C. This mayhem unfolded around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night when a car reportedly drove by and bullets were sprayed into a crowd standing outside an apartment building, striking ten people, according to ABC 7. Authorities say they were a group of friends.

Six males and three females were shot. Fire Department spokesman Pete Piringer says four of the shooting victims have serious injuries, but don't appear to be life-threatening. Fire officials say all of the victims are in their 20s and 30s except one person who is a teen.

Police Chief Cathy Lanier said three people are in custody, but police say they are not being called suspects. Police also said a weapon had been recovered.

Police are looking into a possible motive and whether it could be a case of retaliation. Sources say one of suspects in custody is also wanted in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Jordan Howe, who was laid to rest Tuesday. At least some of the nine people reportedly had attended his funeral. Source: ABC 7

This is unconscionable and it is a sad commentary to see that there are so many high-powered weapons on the streets. How does one, with a criminal history, purchase a gun? There should be zero tolerance where gun violence is concerned.

This is a developing story. More to follow.

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