3 officers shot, suspect dead in DC shooting: police
The Brief
- Three D.C. officers shot and injured inside a northeast Washington apartment building.
- Suspect fired shots at officers who returned fire; suspect is deceased.
- Officers in stable condition; investigation ongoing by internal affairs and U.S. Attorney’s Office.
WASHINGTON – D.C. police say three officers are in stable condition after being shot by a gunman inside an apartment building in northeast Washington. The shooting occurred around 4:30 a.m. at the Union Market apartment building in the 300 block of Florida Avenue.
Where did the shooting that injured three police officers happen?
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith said officers responded to a report of a man with a gun who fired shots inside of the lobby. When officers arrived, they made contact with the suspect who suddenly ran and fled into an elevator. Additional officers responded to the scene, and a few minutes later, the suspect reemerged from the elevator.
“Officers attempt to take the man into custody at that time when he produced a firearm,” Smith said. “During the struggle, the suspect fired, discharged his gun at the officers and the officers returned fire, striking the suspect.”
What is the condition of the officers who were shot?
Smith said three officers sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to nearby hospitals. She said they are in stable condition. Smith said other officers tried to provide life-saving measures to the suspect, but he died at the scene.…