The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Nov. 17 in the Deanwood neighborhood. Officers encountered 25-year-old David Warren Childs, who was armed and fled when approached. During a subsequent struggle, Childs reached for his waistband, prompting an officer to discharge their weapon, resulting in Childs’ death. The incident is under review by the Internal Affairs Bureau and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
