Police Investigate Wave Of Drive-By Paintball Shootings In DC

WASHINGTON (AP) - Police say 11 people have been hit with paintballs after drive-by shootings at six locations in Washington, D.C.

Local news outlets report that Metropolitan police say two victims went to local hospitals with not life-threatening injuries after paintballs were fired from a sedan Tuesday morning in southeast Washington. Police say that officers are working to identify the shooters and hold them accountable.

A police statement says that around 11 a.m. two people driving a tan or silver late model Ford Fusion began firing paintball guns at innocent bystanders. Police say that many victims refused medical attention.

WRC-TV reports that paintballs hit electricians, construction workers, a man cutting grass and a woman working in a hot dog stand.

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