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- February 24, 2021
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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a suspect for assault with intent to commit first-degree sexual abuse, assault with a dangerous weapon and assault on a police officer while armed. They are also investigating an officer involved shooting that happened while police were trying to apprehend the suspect.
At around 1:01 a.m. on Feb. 24, uniformed patrol officers responded to the 300 block of 35th Street, NE for the report of a domestic sexual assault.
There, they learned that the victim was assaulted by a family member who was armed with a knife, according to a press release.
“A short time later, officers encountered the armed suspect at the listed location,” the press release states. “The suspect ignored multiple commands, then swung the knife in a threatening manner towards the officers. In response, two officers discharged their firearms, striking the suspect.”
The knife was recovered. The suspect was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
In accordance with MPD policy, the officers involved were put on administrative leave. Footage from the Body Worn Cameras (BWC) is under review. The case remains under investigation.