WASHINGTON, D.C. – A suspect was killed and three police officers were injured in a shooting in an apartment lobby in D.C., WTOP reported.
The Jan. 13 incident began when officers responded to a report of a man with a gun in the lobby of an apartment building located near the Gallaudet U Metro station, according to the report. D.C. Police Chief
Pamela Smith said officers made contact with the man upon arrival, but he fled into an elevator, prompting additional officers to join the search.
Shortly afterward, the suspect exited the elevator and encountered officers in the apartment building lobby. When they attempted to take him into custody, the man drew a firearm and fired at the officers, according to the report. Police returned fire, striking the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene after officers attempted life-saving measures.
Three officers sustained gunshot wounds but are in stable condition after being transported to local hospitals. Their names have not been released, and the suspect remains unidentified.
D.C. police’s internal affairs division and criminal investigations division are investigating the shooting, with an independent review to be conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, according to the report. The three officers involved have been placed on routine administrative leave, standard protocol after such incidents.
“This is yet another reminder of the daily dangers that we face every day in our city and across the U.S.,” Smith said. “I’m very grateful that our officers were able to get through this particular incident without any further injuries.”
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