The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a fatal officer involved shooting that occurred on Sept. 16.
According to a press release, officers responded to the sound of gunshots on the 2200 block of Savannah Terrace, SE. Upon arriving to the residence the suspect exited the house, brandishing a handgun and fired at the officers. Officers returned fire striking the suspect.
Upon arriving to the scene, DC Fire and Emergency Services found the suspect had no signs consistent with life. During the exchange of gunfire a MPD officer was shot and transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.
After further investigation, officers discovered an adult male victim located inside the residence with no signs consistent with life. Based on preliminary investigation, it appears that the deceased suspect shot and killed the victim inside the residence.
The deceased suspect had been identified as 53-year-old Eric Carter. The vicitm has been identified as 55-year-old Alphonzo Carter, both of Southeast, DC.
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