Man killed in double shooting Wednesday in Southeast D.C., police say

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A man was killed in a double shooting that occurred midday Wednesday in Southeast Washington, police said.

Police on Thursday identified the victim as Antonio Burnette, 34, of Southeast.

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A second man injured in the shooting was conscious and breathing, according to D.C. police.

Police responded to the shooting about 11:45 a.m. in the 3000 block of 30th street, SE. By 12:45 p.m., officers had not publicly identified the victims or made an arrest in the incident.

The shooting occurred as members of Congress were debating crime and criminal justice in a House Oversight Committee hearing.

Burnette’s family could not be immediately reached.

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