WASHINGTON, D.C. — Detectives in D.C. are calling on the public to help identify suspects involved in an assault on a Special Police Officer. The Metro Police Department’s First District Detectives Unit is leading the investigation into the event on Wednesday evening.
Around 6:24 p.m. on April 3, an altercation broke out between the suspects and a Special Police Officer who was on duty within an establishment in the 400 block of 14th Street SE. Following the argument, as the suspects departed, one discharged a firearm in the direction of the officer before both individuals escaped the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported to the MPD.
Authorities have obtained surveillance footage showing the suspects.
The MPD urges anyone with information regarding the identities of these individuals or details of the incident to contact the police at (202) 727-9099. Alternatively, tips can be sent anonymously through the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.