d.c. elpolice. they me that this victim is still clinging to life. this happened around 12:30 today on this new years day. police say two groups got into a dispute. s the victim wasuck and critically injured. he had been visiting one of the business here. they had aunch of small businesses. the chief says three or four mas were involved. >> we're getting a look out and we're stepping video cameras. >> did i a about the possibility of releasing any video. no arrt has been made. this investigation continues re tonight. >> this come on the heels of nearly 40% jump in homicides in the district. 16 people were killed in 2018. compare that to 116 in 2017. most of the homicides were shootings. and they usually know their attackers. >>> a u.s. marine is st and killed while on duty at the marine barracks in d.c.theast the marine was struck by an accidental discharge from another marine's weapon. the spokeswoman would not say that the victim did not suffer a self-inflicted injury. no arrests have been made. police are calling it a dea investigation. >>> meanwh