A gunman is on the loose after shooting multiple people in Washington DC, with two dead.
Police say the suspect made off after opening fire on the 700 block of P Street NW.
Two were found dead at the scene, and seven people in total were shot, cops said.
Five have been injured with gunshot wounds, according to reports.
They were taken to hospital as investigators say they are looking for a black man with “average build, wearing light pants, blue shirt” who was last seen heading south on 7th Street.
People have been urged not to approach the gunmen.
The DC Police Department said: “3D Shooting Investigation in the 700 block of P Street NW. Lookout for B/M, average build, wearing light pants, blue shirt. Last seen on foot southbound on 7th Street NW. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911.”
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