A mass shooting in Washington, D.C., early Sunday morning left two people dead and five others wounded, sparking a city-wide manhunt for the suspect. The shooting occurred near the intersection of 7th and P Streets in the northwestern part of the city, close to downtown. When at least four people are injured or killed in a shooting, it is classified as a mass shooting according to the Gun Violence Archive.

The victims, all adults, were taken to local hospitals, but details about their conditions were not immediately available. Police are still searching for a man seen running south on 7th Street away from the scene of the shooting. Executive Assistant Chief Jeffrey Carroll of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department urged anyone with information to come forward by calling 202-727-9099 or texting 50411.

The shooting took place at the Kennedy Recreation Center, a facility run by Washington's Department of Parks and Recreation. Two people were pronounced dead upon arrival, while the five injured individuals were transported to local hospitals. Police did not disclose any potential motive for the attack and have not made any arrests or named suspects in the case.

Washington, D.C., experienced a surge in violent crime in 2023, with gun attacks increasing by 55%. The city has been on high alert following the mass shooting, and authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant as the investigation continues. Please stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.