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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- May 20, 2024
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The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on the 2400 block of Virginia Avenue, NW, on May 18.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for a welfare check, and requested assistance from the Behavioral Health’s Community Response Team for an individual in crisis.
The Response Team determined the individual was an immediate danger to himself or others and needed to be transported for an evaluation.
As MPD officers attempted to handcuff him, he produced a knife and stabbed an officer. Another member deployed a taser, which did not take effect. At that time, another officer discharged their firearm and struck the suspect.
Officers rendered aid and transported the individual to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The injured officer was treated on scene and transported to a local hospital.
Jonathan Jefferson, 28, was arrested and charged with four counts of assault on a police officer.
The shooting remains under investigation.
Anyone with information should reach out to MPD.