“There was a weapon found on the scene. We are still investigating whether it was fired or not,” said Cmdr. Ramey Kyle of the Criminal Investigations Division.
A source familiar with the investigation tells News4 the ghost gun was found near the shooting victim, who was wearing gloves in addition to the ski mask.
At least one witness told police the shooting appeared to have started as an attempted carjacking.
Since the pandemic, D.C. has seen an influx in carjackings. Leaders are starting a task force to crackdown on the carjackings in the District. News4's Adam Tuss reports.