The violence followed days of back-and-forth between the Metropolitan Police Department and government officials as to whether to close the historic park.

A shooting and a double stabbing are under investigation in the Dupont Circle neighborhood amid WorldPride DC festivities in the area. The violence follows a week of back-and-forth about whether Dupont Circle Park would remain open for this weekend’s Pride events.

The National Park Service and U.S. Park Police decided to close Dupont Circle Park for WorldPride DC this weekend, government sources said. Eight-foot-tall metal fencing now surrounds the popular gathering spot at the heart of a bustling neighborhood.