D.C. police are searching for eight men in connection with a shooting that took place this afternoon on the 1300 block of 7th Street NW. Two people were shot near the intersection of O Street NW. Both were transported to the hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. Shots broke out around 1:55 p.m., and the group of suspects were last spotted heading north on 7th Street. MPD is asking witnesses or anyone with information to contact them at 202-727-9099. UPDATE: News Channel 8 now reports that police are searching for a gunman, singular. Police are still investigating.