Body cam footage pending in DC officer-involved fatal shooting
Washington, DC – A 31-year-old Maryland man was shot and killed by police Tuesday afternoon after charging at officers with two knives during a domestic disturbance response in Northwest Washington, officials said.
Just before 11 a.m., Second District officers were called to the 5100 block of Sherier Place NW following a report of a domestic disturbance. According to police, victims at the scene told officers the suspect was en route and had made threats to damage property.
While officers were still on scene speaking with the victims and completing a report, the suspect arrived around noon and immediately charged toward officers while holding two knives.
Police say multiple commands were issued for the suspect to drop the weapons. One officer deployed a stun gun twice, but the suspect continued advancing. At that point, both responding officers each discharged their firearms once, striking the suspect.
Emergency responders from DC Fire and EMS arrived within minutes, but the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts.
The suspect was later identified as Jonathan Boruch, 31, of North Bethesda, Maryland. Both knives were recovered from the scene.
In accordance with department protocol, both officers involved have been placed on administrative leave. The shooting is being investigated by the MPD Internal Affairs Bureau’s Force Investigations Team. The United States Attorney’s Office will also conduct an independent review of the case.
Body-worn camera footage from the incident will be released in accordance with District law.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
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Key Points
- A man was fatally shot by DC police after charging officers with two knives during a domestic call
- Officers deployed a stun gun before using their firearms when the suspect continued advancing
- The suspect, identified as Jonathan Boruch, 31, died at the scene; the shooting remains under investigation
