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6 injured in Washington D.C. shooting

Washington: Six people were injured, including several in critical condition, in a shooting in Washington D.C., authorities confirmed on Tuesday.

D.C. Council member Charles Allen tweeted the shooting occurred at “1515 F St in Azeeze Bates” late Monday night, reports Xinhua news agency.

“Devastating gun violence for the community tonight,” Allen said in a tweet.

“Mass shooting — 6 injured, several critical.”

Police are expected to provide updates shortly.

The US has witnessed at least 385 mass shootings so far this year, according to the latest data from the non-profit Gun Violence Archive.

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