Three police officers were shot and a suspect killed in a shooting in Washington D.C. on Monday, police said.
The incident occurred in an apartment building in the 300 block of Florida Avenue NE at around 4.30 a.m.
Pamela A. Smith, the chief of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia (MPD), said that the officers are in a stable condition in hospital.
Newsweek has contacted the police department for further comment.
What To Know
Officers responded to a 911 call about a man firing gun shots inside the lobby of an apartment building at around 4.30 a.m. on Monday, Smith said.
When police arrived at the scene, the suspect ran into an elevator, before returning a few minutes later.
When officers attempted to arrest the man, he produced a firearm and discharged the weapon at them during the struggle.
The officers returned the fire and struck the suspect. Other officers attempted to perform life-saving measures on the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The injured officers were transported to local hospitals, and remain in a stable condition and talking.
The officers involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave in accordance with D.C. police policy.
Smith said that police did not know the identity of the suspect or whether he was a resident of the apartment building, but added that he "appeared to be very familiar" with it.
She added that it appeared to be an "isolated incident" and that no other suspects were involved.
What People Are Saying
Police Chief Pamela A. Smith said at a press conference: "Thankfully, all of our officers are in stable condition. They are talking, and we're so grateful that they survived this unfortunate incident.
"This is yet another reminder of the daily dangers that we face every day in our city and across the U.S. I'm very grateful that our officers were able to get through this particular incident without any further injuries."
What Happens Next
MPD's Internal Affairs Division is investigating the incident, along with the Criminal Investigations Division.
The case will also be independently reviewed by the U.S. attorney's office, Smith said.
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