The US police forces are investigation a shooting near the US Capitol, which has had four “victims” so far.

An officer on a bicycle was also struck by a car at the scene of the shooting at the intersection of North Capitol Street and New York Avenue in Washington on Wednesday, according to the DC Police Department.

Police forces were searching for a “black male suspect, last seen wearing black hoodie and blue jeans.”

The injured were transferred to a hospital where they remained in stable condition.

Police responded to the incident by deploying a SWAT team to the area, near which 13 people were shot in a single incident in 2013.

The gunman opened fire on one of the victims, shot multiple times, and subsequently shot four others before absconding from the scene, , according to DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier.

An officer responding to the incident was hit by a car as he was crossing an intersection. He was said to be in good condition.

Meanwhile, the suspect remained at large as a manhunt was underway.

DC police also released pictures of the man, asking citizens to call them if they have any information.