Three police officers were shot and another officer sustained minor injuries while responding to a shooting incident in Washington, D.C. The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that the officers are expected to survive their wounds and are currently receiving treatment at local hospitals. The fourth officer’s injuries were not caused by gunshot wounds, according to the police.
Details surrounding the shooting are still limited, and no further information has been provided at this time. The police union reported that three of its members were shot by a suspect and were subsequently transported to nearby hospitals with gunshot wounds. As a result of the ongoing situation, roads have been closed, schools in the southeast part of the city have been locked down, and authorities have advised the public to stay away from the area.
This incident occurs amidst the District of Columbia’s struggle with a significant increase in violent crime. In 2023, violent crime rose by 39%, primarily driven by a 35% surge in homicides and a substantial increase in carjackings, nearly doubling in number.
