The Metropolitan Police Department is on the lookout for two individuals involved in a felony assault on federal officers. According to MPD's statement, the attack occurred on Thursday, August 28, when a vehicle carrying United States Secret Service and Federal Bureau of Investigation agents was struck in Southeast Washington, D.C.
Surveillance footage from the scene captured the suspects fleeing at around 9:47 p.m. in the 2500 block of Pomeroy Road, Southeast. Striking the agents' vehicle, one driver sped away at a high rate, and another suspect pinned an agent against his car trying to escape. The involved members, though caught amid the chaos, fortunately did not sustain injuries.
Images of the suspects have been released by the police department and can be viewed on their official announcement. The MPD urges anyone with information regarding the suspects' identities or knowledge about the incident to not confront the suspects directly but contact authorities at (202) 727-9099 or via the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
There is a substantial reward on offer, with MPD offering up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in connection with the felony assault. The announcement indicates, "The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia." The community plays a crucial role in aiding law enforcement to apprehend those responsible for endangering the safety of federal agents and the public at large.
