Document: Homicide and Officer Involved Shooting In Northeast

By D.C. Witness Staff - February 22, 2021
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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a homicide and an officer involved shooting that occurred on Feb. 19.

At approximately 5:58 p.m., officers responded to the 6000 block of Chillum Place, NE for the report of an unconscious person.

Upon arrival, officers observed a suspect who was armed with a firearm. After the suspect allegedly ignored multiple commands from the officers, one of the officers discharged their firearm, striking the suspect.

Officers also located an adult male, now identified as 60 year-old Geno Freeman from Hyattsville, MD, suffering from a gunshot wound. Freeman was pronounced dead on the scene.

The suspect was transferred to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

An investigation revealed that the armed suspect shot Freeman, so the police arrested 66 year-old John Woods and charged him with first-degree murder while armed, assault on a police officer while armed, carrying a rifle or shotgun outside a home or business and possession of unregistered ammunition.

The MPD officer who shot Woods has been placed on administrative leave, pursuant to MPD policy. Body worn cameras were activated, and the footage is currently under review.