Multiple shootings leave one dead

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The Metropolitan Police Department found a woman shot on Jan. 17.

Jasmine Lashai Light, a resident of Southwest DC, was found with apparent gunshot wounds on the 2000 block of 16th Street, SE. At around 11 a.m., three men and Light were allegedly shot by a suspect at the location. The suspect fled the scene. All four people were taken to the local hospital.

The three men were treated for non-life threatening injuries, while Light was pronounced dead.

Police have released a video from but are still looking for suspects.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact their hotline at (202) 727-9099 or text 50411.