Document: US Marshals Involved Shooting in Southeast

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Metropolitan Police Department agents are investigating a fatal shooting involving United States Marshals Service that occurred on Feb. 28, on the 4300 block of 3rd Street, SE.

According to a press release, at about 1:00 pm, US Marshals were looking for 22-year-old Alaunte Nicholas Scott who was wanted on an outstanding warrant. The deputies located him and he fled on foot and produced a firearm.

The deputies discharged their firearms, striking him.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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