Washington: Firing has once again become a phenomenon in America. The incident took place just three kilometers from the White House in Washington DC. Several people, including policemen, were injured. A 15-year-old man was killed in the incident.
The shooting happened during a Juneteenth Music Concert on Sunday night in Washington DC, USA. Several people, including a police officer, were shot dead. The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a crowd of musicians. A young man was shot dead in the incident, Washington police said during a press conference. In addition to a police officer, two others were injured. Who is undergoing treatment.
A music concert was taking place to celebrate Juntinth. The shooting happened in the 14th and U Street area. The area was crowded so police did not open fire. The Washington Police Department said a search operation was underway at the music concert venue. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital.
There have been many events this week
Firing in public is a frequent occurrence in the United States. The shootings took place in several places this week before the shooting in Washington DC. About eight people were killed. Five people were killed in five shootings in Chicago recently. Three people were killed and four were injured in a shooting at a party in Los Angeles on Sunday. Many big events have happened before. Last month alone, 21 people, including 19 innocent children, were killed in a school shooting.
Shooting incidents have been on the rise in the United States for the past few months. President Joe Biden has also expressed concern. He said such weapons should be banned for the protection of children and families. In the coming days, Biden could raise the gun buying age from 18 to 21.