Eyewitness Recounts Terrifying Washington D.C. Shooting

On May 22, 2025, a shooting incident occurred in Washington, D.C., leaving a young couple injured. Newsweek interviewed an eyewitness, John Elleson, who described the terrifying event. Elleson stated, "I was walking by, and a guy came up and...looked like a gun. I couldn't tell what it was, but I heard it afterwards. The shots." He continued, recounting how the shooter "shot this young couple, ran inside, and yelled something." The police are investigating the incident. The community is urged to provide any information that could assist in the investigation. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of community safety and the need for continued efforts to reduce gun violence.