DEVELOPING: Shots Fired In Washington, DC’s Navy Yard As Over 100 “Local Youths” Take Over Park

A disturbing incident unfolded Saturday night in Washington, D.C.’s Navy Yard, where a crowd of more than 100 teens took over a local park, turning chaos into gunfire. Witnesses report youth riding dirt bikes and electric scooters, setting off fireworks, and creating a highly volatile scene that drew an immediate response from law enforcement.

At approximately 9:26 p.m., gunshots rang out near the Ballpark Metro stop, just a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol. Despite the chaos, no injuries were reported. Authorities quickly arrested a juvenile suspect at the scene and recovered a firearm, which had been reported stolen from another jurisdiction.

The severity of the situation prompted a substantial law enforcement response. Federal agents from the FBI and Homeland Security, alongside Metropolitan Police, swiftly cordoned off the area and managed the scene amid growing alarm.

Officials have not yet determined a clear motive behind the turmoil or disclosed the precise number of shots fired. However, the incident has already intensified political debate around public safety and District governance, with some legislators renewing calls for reducing D.C.’s home-rule powers and considering greater federal oversight.

In reaction to the shooting, city authorities reinstated an expanded juvenile curfew zone in Navy Yard. Effective through midweek, the curfew restricts youths under 18 from gathering in groups larger than nine between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., aiming to curb nightly disturbances and prevent similar breakdowns in public order.

For residents, these events are more than a headline—they’re a growing concern. “It’s getting out of hand with kids shooting guns in the neighborhood,” said one distressed neighbor. Many fear that youth-driven lawlessness is eroding the safety and character of their community—once considered a vibrant, accessible part of the capital.