WASHINGTON, D.C. – Police in D.C. are calling for community assistance to locate suspects involved in an armed confrontation with a special police officer. This incident occurred after a retail theft on Saturday evening in Northeast Washington.
On April 20, at 8:04 PM, the suspects entered a retail store located in the 800 block of Bladensburg Road, stole property, and confronted a security guard while exiting without payment. One of the suspects brandished a gun at the special police officer, who remained unharmed. They then fled the scene.
The suspects were caught on surveillance cameras.
The D.C. Metro Police Department is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for this violent crime. Witnesses or those with knowledge of the incident are urged to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or send a tip via text to the TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.