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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- June 13, 2018
Homicides
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Suspects
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Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating an officer-involved shooting on the 3700 block of First Street, SE.
According to the police, uniformed patrol officers entered an alley on June 12 where a group of individuals were congregated. Upon seeing the officers, the individuals ran and the officers gave chase. During the chase, one individual pulled a gun and began shooting. Officers returned fire.
The individual, whose identity has not been released, died on the scene. A firearm was recovered from the decedent.
Police recovered a gun from the decedent on the scene of an officer-involved shooting.
The officers involved body-worn cameras were turned on and are currently being reviewed. They have been placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues, according to a press release.