Police in Washington, D.C., said six children were injured in a shooting Monday at the National Zoo. Two were reported to be 12 years old, one of whom, a boy, was in grave condition at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the head. Rescue workers said two adults were also taken to the hospital, including a pregnant woman, but neither one suffered any gunshot wounds. Bystanders told local news stations two groups of youths, numbering at least 40, were arguing and brandishing guns before the shooting.
Zoo Shooting
Police in Washington, D.C., said six children were injured in a shooting Monday at the National Zoo. Two were reported to be 12 years old, one of whom, a boy, was in grave condition at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the head. Rescue workers said two adults were also taken to the hospital, including a pregnant woman, but neither one suffered any gunshot wounds. Bystanders told local news stations two groups of youths, numbering at least 40, were arguing and brandishing guns before the shooting.
