Police investigate report of shooting near National Mall

COURTESY: NBC WASHINGTON (Copyright by WSLS - All rights reserved)

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Park Police are investigating a report of a shooting near the World War II Memorial on the National Mall.

Police spokesman Sgt. Lelani Woods said the shooting reportedly happened Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of 17th street and Independence Avenue in southwest Washington. She said there are no reports of any injuries.

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The intersection is between the World War II Memorial and the Tidal Basin and southwest of the Washington Monument.