MPD 6D VIDEO | Dangerous Weapon (Gun) and an Assault on a Police Officer Offense: 5000 b/o Benning Road, SE
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) and an Assault on a Police Officer offense that occurred on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in the 5000 block of Benning Road, Southeast.
At approximately 6:09 pm, multiple suspects were engaged in an exchange of gunfire at the listed location. On-duty MPD officers in the area heard the gunfire and responded to the scene. Upon arrival, the suspects fired at the officers. A marked MPD vehicle sustained damage from the gunfire. The suspects then fled the scene. No injuries were reported.
The suspects and a vehicle of interest were captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos and video below:
Anyone who can identify these individuals or has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.