Washington, D.C. — Police are searching for a suspect involved in the assault of a Metropolitan Police Department officer during an encounter in Southeast Washington on Tuesday afternoon.
At approximately 3:59 p.m., members of the Seventh District’s Special Missions Unit approached a man consuming marijuana in public in the 2600 block of Birney Place, Southeast. During the interaction, multiple individuals assaulted officers before fleeing.
One of the suspects was captured on surveillance footage, and police are asking for the public’s help in identifying him.
Anyone with information is urged to call (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment.