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 man was shot in Dupont Circle Park and two others were stabbed Saturday evening, officials said. D.C. police asked everyone to clear the 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.