In a shocking incident, a U.S. Park Police officer was shot in an ambush while driving an unmarked vehicle in Washington, D.C. The attack occurred on Monday evening, near the border with Maryland. Chief Scott Brecht of the Park Police mentioned during a press briefing that the officer was targeted by two gunmen who opened fire during an investigation, though no details about the case have been disclosed. Luckily, the officer was shot in the shoulder and was released from the hospital on Tuesday. Interim Police Chief Jeffery Carroll indicated that the assailants might have known the officer was part of law enforcement. A joint investigation by the Park Police and Metropolitan Police Department is underway, with federal authorities joining the search for the suspects.
Ambush Attack on U.S. Park Police Officer: Investigation Underway
A U.S. Park Police officer was shot in an ambush while on duty in Washington, D.C. The officer has been released from the hospital, and authorities are searching for two suspects involved in the attack.
A U.S. Park Police officer was shot in an ambush while conducting an investigation in Washington, D.C. The officer, whose identity hasn't been revealed, was shot in the shoulder and has since been released from the hospital. Authorities are searching for two suspects who may have known the officer was part of law enforcement. The investigation is ongoing, with federal support.
