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National Guardsman shot in DC after trying to break up fight

Monday 19 October15:32 · 2h agoAI summary
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A National Guardsman was shot in the leg in Washington, D.C. after intervening in a fight. The suspected shooter and the service member were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.

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01Summary

  1. 01The incident occurred around 11:10 p.m. EDT in Southeast Washington, D.C.
  2. 02The Guardsman was attempting to break up a fight when he was shot.
  3. 03Both the injured service member and the suspected shooter were taken to hospital.
  4. 04Police said the injuries were not life-threatening.
  5. 05The shooting was reported by DC police on Monday.

02Why it matters

This story highlights the risks faced by National Guardsmen when off-duty and the ongoing issue of gun violence in the U.S. capital.

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