The series of violent incidents in America is not stopping. A shooting incident took place in Washington DC on Friday night, in which four people were injured. The injured include three men and one woman. The incident happened in the 1500 block of Harry Thomas Way, Northeast, around 9 p.m. The location is just 500 feet from the Noma-Gallaudet U New York Avenue Metro Station.
The condition of the injured is stable
All the victims injured in the firing were immediately admitted to the hospital.
- All four victims are conscious and their condition is said to be stable.
- Two victims were transported to the hospital via emergency medical services (EMS).
Stampede at the scene and investigation ongoing
Many people were also injured due to stampede during the firing.
- The place where the incident took place is an often crowded area.
- Police have cordoned off the incident site and evidence is being collected.
- The process of questioning the people nearby is also going on.
- The attacker has not been identified yet.
Truck attack during New Year celebrations: 14 killed
Before this firing incident, there was a truck attack during New Year celebrations in New Orleans, America, which shocked the entire country.
- The attacker rammed a truck into the crowd, killing 14 people.
- The police retaliated and killed the attacker on the spot.
Identity and background of the attacker
FBI informed that the name of the attacker was Shamsuddin Jabbar.
- 42-year-old Jabbar lived in Houston, USA and had previously served in the US Army.
- In recent years he was struggling with financial troubles.
- According to court documents, the attack was a planned terrorist attack.
Governor’s strict comment on terrorism
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said of the incident:
“An attack like the one on Bourbon Street could happen anywhere. “Ending terrorism is essential to the safety of Americans.”
