Washington, D.C., carjacker accidentally shoots accomplice while trying to steal an Uber

==A suspected carjacker accidentally shot an accomplice as they tried to steal an Uber vehicle in Washington, D.C., on Monday, police said.

The Uber driver told police that he had gone to pick up a rider in the 4400 block of 3rd Street SE. The Metropolitan Police Department later reported a shooting at the location.

The driver told police he was approached by four people, one of whom got into the vehicle, according to NBC Washington. One of the other people pointed a gun at the driver and told him to get out.

Instead, police said, the driver sped off and someone fired a shot, accidentally hitting his fellow would-be carjacker.

Police said the driver’s app confirmed the pickup location, and officers found shell casings and a gun at the scene, NBC Washington reported.

A person later showed up at a hospital with a gunshot wound. Detectives believe he was part of the carjacking attempt, and he has been placed under arrest, according to NBC Washington.

Police representatives provided NBC News with an incident report when they were asked about the shooting Tuesday afternoon.

An incident report said the attempted vehicle theft occurred about 10 p.m. The victim told police that four people approached his Toyota Highlander and that two shots were fired in the direction of the vehicle. A gun was also recovered inside the vehicle, the report said.

A short time later, police received information that a person “walked into a local area hospital with an apparent gunshot wound,” the report said.

The person, a juvenile, was arrested on charges of carjacking while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and possession of a large-capacity ammunition feeding device, the report said.

Uber said it has been in touch with the driver to check on his well-being. The Uber account holder who requested the ride had access to the platform removed while the investigation continues, the company said.

“We’re relieved that the driver was not seriously injured during this chilling attack and stand ready to assist law enforcement with their investigation,” an Uber spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday.