UPDATE: One dead and three injured after shooting incident outside funeral home in Washington DC

A mass shooting incident has occurred outside a funeral home in Washington DC with the gunman still at large.

UPDATE: Tuesday, April 11 at 9:40pm

One of the four people shot outside a funeral home in Washington DC has passed away as the result of a gunshot wound sustained in the attack.

DC Police Chief Robert J. Contee III held a press briefing close to the scene of the incident where he provided information on what is known so far.

“It’s unfortunate that someone would be so brazen to do such an act, let alone at a funeral. How low can you be of a human being to target other people at a funeral?”, said the police officer.

According to the Washington Post, a service for another shooting victim – 24-year-old Stephon Carroll – had just finished before the incident occurred. The mourners were gathered outside the Stewart Funeral Home when an unidentified person or persons drove by and opened fire.

Chief Contee provides a briefing on a shooting that occurred earlier this afternoon in the 4000 block of Benning Road, NE.

Have info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411. pic.twitter.com/VaQVaKVz1H

— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) April 11, 2023

Tuesday, April 11 at 7:18pm

At least four people are reported to have been shot at around 12:30pm local time this afternoon, Tuesday, April 11, outside the Stewart Funeral Home in Washington DC. The building is located on the 4000 block of Benning Road Northeast. DC Police have urged members of the public to steer clear of the area.

DC Police warned the public in a tweet: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 4000 block of Benning Road NE. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”.

Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 4000 block of Benning Road NE. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911

— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) April 11, 2023

Online reports suggest that the victims include two males and two females with one of the men allegedly being shot in the head. Details are still sketchy but the suspected gunman is still at large according to DC Police. A huge police presence has been observed in the area.

In another tweet, the police wrote: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 4300 block of F Street SE. Lookout for a green vehicle fleeing the scene. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 91”.

Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 4300 block of F Street SE. Lookout for a green vehicle fleeing the scene. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911

— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) April 11, 2023

This is a breaking news story and we will try to keep you updated as more information becomes available, thank you.

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