Protesters gathered outside a D.C. police station Wednesday night after an officer fatally shot a man earlier in the day.
It was one of two shootings that involved D.C. police officers Wednesday. The other shooting did not result in any injuries, and the suspects are still wanted by police.
FYI: Due to Police/Demonstrators Activity, Alabama Avenue SE is currently⛔️between Knox Place and 24th Street SE until further notice
🚗Avoid the and Area / Watch for MPD directions or Seek an Alternate Route— DC Police Traffic (@DCPoliceTraffic) September 3, 2020
On its Facebook page, Black Lives Matter DC told followers Wednesday night to pull up to the 7th District police station on Alabama Avenue Southeast.
The group called the event a “Stop MPD Protest” in a tweet.
DEVELOPING:
DC Officer Shoots, Kills Man in Southeast.
Demonstrators have gathered at the Metropolitan Police Department’s 7th District station. @jackiebensen is there and she reports tonight at 11 @nbcwashington. #JackieBensen https://t.co/xYSAOSx7XJ pic.twitter.com/fHmo6SOjcp— Shomari Stone (@shomaristone) September 3, 2020
Around 4 p.m., police said an officer shot the man on Orange Street Southeast, just east of Joint Base Anacostia. He was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police Chief Peter Newsham said that officers were investigating reports of people sitting in a vehicle with guns. When officers got near the car, Newsham said several suspects got out and fled on foot, at which point an officer fired their weapon, striking one of the fleeing suspects.
Newsham would not comment on why the officer shot while the suspect was running away, saying that an investigation into the shooting would be conducted.
WTOP’s Zeke Hartner contributed to this report.
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