DC police: Gunman shot at two officers
An individual in a wooded area opened fire on police officers Thursday, D.C. police said.Backup responded, and police took the person into custody and recovered a weapon, the department’s police chief said.According to the department, it happened around 4 p.m. Thursday when the police were in a police car, and no one was injured.”It looks like he tried to assassinate a couple of our police officers,” Metropolitan Police Department Chief Peter Newsham said.The reserve officers involve fully trained police who serve on a volunteer basis.Related video: Slain Houston officer honored in funeral service
An individual in a wooded area opened fire on police officers Thursday, D.C. police said.
Backup responded, and police took the person into custody and recovered a weapon, the department’s police chief said.
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According to the department, it happened around 4 p.m. Thursday when the police were in a police car, and no one was injured.
“It looks like he tried to assassinate a couple of our police officers,” Metropolitan Police Department Chief Peter Newsham said.
The reserve officers involve fully trained police who serve on a volunteer basis.
Related video: Slain Houston officer honored in funeral service