Police-Involved Shooting in D.C.
posted 6:58 pm Fri December 28, 2007 - Washington
D.C. police are investigating an officer-involved shooting.
The shooting happened shortly before 4:30 p.m. Friday in the 1100 block of 1st Terrace, NW.
D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier said the officer was "lucky to be alive" after being attacked by a group of suspects during an undercover drug operation around the area of New York Avenue and North Capitol Street, NW. Lanier said the officer shot a suspect in the shoulder while he was being kicked and punched by the group.
The 19-year-old suspect and the officer were taken to an area hospital. Police said the suspect was conscious and breathing.
Police are still investigating.
The shooting happened shortly before 4:30 p.m. Friday in the 1100 block of 1st Terrace, NW.
D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier said the officer was "lucky to be alive" after being attacked by a group of suspects during an undercover drug operation around the area of New York Avenue and North Capitol Street, NW. Lanier said the officer shot a suspect in the shoulder while he was being kicked and punched by the group.
The 19-year-old suspect and the officer were taken to an area hospital. Police said the suspect was conscious and breathing.Police are still investigating.
Latest Comment on Police-Involved Shooting in D.C.
Prettyboy
12:33 am on 12/29/07
um...and this is news? It's a daily deal there.. never will change.. sad.. yes sad indeed...
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