WASHINGTON, D.C. – A suspect was apprehended on Thursday after robbing a victim at gunpoint and shooting at a passing car. The IAB is investigating this incident. During the apprehension, the suspect pointed his gun at an officer and was shot at. The officer and the suspect were not injured. This incident happened on Thursday night on the 3600 Block of 6th Street in Southeast D.C.
According to detectives, “At approximately 8:30 pm, uniformed members of the Seventh District responded to the 3500 block of 6th Street, Southeast, for the report of a person with a gun. Prior to the officer’s arrival, the suspect, while brandishing a firearm, attempted to enter an occupied vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle were able to flee. Upon arrival, a uniformed officer located the suspect and the suspect was observed to be in possession of a firearm. The officer voiced numerous commands for the suspect to drop the firearm and the suspect did not comply. The suspect pointed their firearm at the officer and the officer discharged their firearm at the suspect. The suspect discharged their firearm at the officer. The officer and the suspect were not injured. The suspect was placed under arrest.”
An investigation revealed that the suspect had robbed someone at gunpoint and then shot at a passing vehicle. No one was injured. A firearm was recovered from the scene.
24-year-old Joseph Hall of Southeast D.C was arrested on Thursday and charged with Assault on a Police Officer while Armed , Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Armed Robbery, Armed Carjacking, Carrying a Pistol without a License, and Fugitive from Justice. The police officer involved has been placed on administrative leave while the body worn camera footage is being review.