Two Shot Along Marion Barry Avenue in DC

A man and an 8-year-old boy were injured in the incident, police say.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Metropolitan Police Department reported that a man and an 8-year-old boy were shot in Southeast Washington, D.C. on Wednesday evening around 6 p.m. along the 1500 block of Marion Barry Avenue. Both victims were conscious and breathing when transported to the hospital, with the boy likely suffering a graze wound.

Why it matters

This incident comes amid a concerning rise in gun violence in the District, including a separate shooting earlier the same day that left a 12-year-old girl injured and a woman dead in the Glover Park neighborhood. The shooting on Marion Barry Avenue highlights the ongoing challenges DC faces in addressing public safety and protecting vulnerable members of the community.

The details

According to police, officers responded to reports of a shooting around 6 p.m. on Wednesday and found the man and 8-year-old boy who had both been shot. Both victims were conscious and breathing when transported to the hospital, with the boy likely suffering a graze wound.

  • The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Metropolitan Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Washington, D.C. that responded to and is investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and are asking anyone with information to come forward by calling 202-727-9099 or texting 50411.

The takeaway

This latest act of gun violence in the nation's capital underscores the urgent need for community-based solutions to address the root causes of crime and ensure the safety of all DC residents, including the city's most vulnerable populations.