A DC police officer shot and wounded a domestic violence suspect on Georgia Avenue NW Thursday after the man drew a weapon, authorities said.
The shooting occurred during a Metropolitan Police Department briefing on how to respond to an increase in crime.
Officers were called to a “domestic violence incident” in the 7400 block of Georgia Avenue NW around 10:30 am, Acting Police Chief Pamela Smith said. They had a description of the suspect.
“The officer got engaged, had a conversation with the suspect. The suspect turned, drew a gun, and our officer fired a shot,” Smith explained.
The officer was not injured. The suspect, whose name was not released, was taken to a hospital. Information about his condition was not immediately released.
Several officers surrounded a gas station a few blocks south of the line between DC and Maryland.
The 7400 block of Georgia Ave. NW and part of Geranium Avenue were closed around 11:20 a.m. due to police activity, authorities said.
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