Law enforcement is on the hunt for two suspects involved in a shooting incident with a special police officer in Southeast Washington, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The confrontation had escalated to gunfire on the evening of April 3rd, with the officer narrowly escaping harm, MPD reported.
It all started around 6:24 p.m. when a fracas broke out between the suspects and the officer, who was on duty at an unspecified establishment in the 400 block of 14th Street, Southeast. Sources say an argument led one of the suspects to draw a handgun and shoot at the officer as they left. The suspects then disappeared from the scene. In an incident that could've ended with dire consequences, it was fortunate that no injuries were reported to the police.
The Metropolitan Police Department hasn't released additional details about the nature of the argument or the identity of those involved but is urging the public to come forward with any information that could lead to the capture of the individuals responsible for this brazen act.
Detectives from the First District are handling the investigation and they are scouring for evidence, reviewing security footage, and conducting interviews to piece together the events that led to the gunfire. The endeavor to bring the suspects to justice remains intensified, underscoring the risks that special police officers face daily. The department is firm in its resolve to hold the perpetrators accountable and restitution made to the officer who stood in the breach.
The MPD is asking anyone with knowledge of this incident to contact them at (202) 727-9099 or via their anonymous tip line at 1-888-919-CRIME.
