A U.S. National Guard member was shot in the leg during an incident in Washington, D.C., on Sunday night, according to interim Metropolitan Police Chief Jeffery Carroll. The suspect was also shot during the episode. Both individuals suffered non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to survive.
The incident began when National Guard members attempted to intervene in a fight. Several guardsmen left a vehicle to respond, and three National Guard members discharged their firearms, police said. The injured guard member and suspect were taken to hospitals for treatment.
| 1) | Guard member and suspect suffer gunshot wounds |
|---|---|
| 2) | Incident follows an attempt to stop a fight |
| 3) | Several National Guard members respond from a vehicle |
| 4) | Three guardsmen discharge firearms |
| 5) | Police investigation and medical response continue |
Guard member and suspect suffer gunshot wounds
The National Guard member was shot in the leg during the Sunday night incident in Washington, D.C. The suspect also sustained a gunshot wound. Police did not identify either person in the available account.
Interim Police Chief Jeffery Carroll said early Monday that both people were expected to live. Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening, and both were transported to hospitals for medical care.
“So both have gunshot wounds,” Carroll said, referring to the National Guard member and the suspect.
Incident follows an attempt to stop a fight
According to Carroll, the shooting occurred as National Guard members attempted to intervene in a fight. The available information does not specify what led to the fight, how many people were involved, or where within the District the confrontation occurred.
The guardsmen’s intervention brought them into contact with the incident before gunfire was reported. Police have not publicly detailed the sequence of events that led to the National Guard member and suspect being shot.
Several National Guard members respond from a vehicle
Carroll said approximately seven or eight National Guard members were in a van when they encountered the fight. Members exited the vehicle in response to the disturbance and attempted to end it.
The account identifies the National Guard presence and the police response but does not state the unit’s mission, the identities of the guardsmen, or whether additional people were injured. Those details may be addressed as the investigation develops.
Three guardsmen discharge firearms
Three National Guard members discharged firearms during the incident, according to the interim police chief. The available report does not indicate which shots struck the suspect or the guard member, nor does it describe whether the suspect fired a weapon.
Police have not released information about the firearms involved, the number of rounds fired, or any potential charges. Those questions are part of the investigation into the confrontation and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Police investigation and medical response continue
The injured National Guard member and suspect were taken to hospitals after the shooting. Both were expected to survive, allowing investigators to potentially obtain additional information about what happened.
As of the early Monday update, authorities had not announced further injuries, arrests, charges, or a detailed timeline. Investigators are expected to examine the fight, the intervention by the guardsmen, and the gunfire that followed.
Key Points
| Number | Key Point |
|---|---|
| 1 | A National Guard member was shot in the leg in Washington, D.C. |
| 2 | The suspect was also shot during the incident. |
| 3 | Both people suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were expected to survive. |
| 4 | The shooting followed an attempt by guardsmen to stop a fight. |
| 5 | Three National Guard members discharged firearms, police said. |
Summary
A National Guard member and a suspect were shot during an attempt to intervene in a fight in Washington, D.C. Police said both suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to hospitals. Investigators have not yet released a full account of the confrontation, including the circumstances of the gunfire or any potential charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in Washington, D.C.?
A National Guard member and a suspect were shot after National Guard members attempted to intervene in a fight.
How serious were the injuries?
The interim police chief said both people suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were expected to survive.
How many National Guard members discharged firearms?
Police said three National Guard members discharged firearms during the incident.
