The Metropolitan Police Department is on the lookout for a suspect involved in the recent assault against a special police officer in Northwest. According to the MPD's statement, the incident occurred on the last Saturday on Banner Lane, during broad daylight at around 2:00 in the afternoon, when a routine patrol took a violent turn.
According to witness accounts, the officer was physically assaulted during an encounter with the suspect, who then fled the scene on foot. The Metropolitan Police Department initiated a response following the incident. Authorities have since released an image of the suspect and are requesting public assistance. A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
The information released to the public advises that anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information related to the assault should avoid direct contact and immediately notify the MPD at (202) 727-9099, or send a message to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
