Document: Gunman Shoots and Injures MPD Officer

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The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Force Investigation Team for the Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating a MPD officer-involved shooting that occurred on Oct. 19 on the 2900 block of Gainesville Street, SE.

According to MPD documents, two officers responded to the 2800 block of Gainesville Street, SE, for the report of a man with a gun arguing with two women. Upon their arrival, the officers approached the suspect and attempted to speak with him, when they noticed the man was armed with a handgun.

The suspect turned and fled to the 2900 block of Gainesville Street, and, as he ran, he fired multiple shots back at the officers. One of the officers was struck by gunfire and sustained a serious injury. The second officer returned fire at the suspect, who continued shooting at them.

In the midst of the gunfire, additional officers arrived at the scene to assist. The suspect pointed his handgun at one of the assisting officers, who discharged his service weapon, striking the suspect.

During the exchange, two additional officers sustained minor injuries.

Officers provided first aid to the suspect until Emergency Medical personnel were able to arrive and transport him to a hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the suspect was pronounced dead.

The suspect was identified as 33-year-old Arthur Porter. A firearm was recovered at the scene.

The officer that was shot was transported to an area hospital and is listed in a stable condition. He was released Oct. 20.