Police Officer Assaulted During D.C. Protests

Washington, D.C. — Authorities are seeking public assistance in identifying a man who assaulted a police officer in Northeast D.C.

On Wednesday at approximately 3:08 p.m., the suspect threw an object at an officer in the Unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast, during a demonstration. The object struck the officer, and the suspect fled the scene.

The incident was captured on camera.

Anyone with information about the suspect or the incident is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.