Executive Summary
- D.C. police confirm the man shot by a U.S. marshal was armed with a gun.
- Investigators state the suspect was threatening a woman outside a convenience store.
- The fatal shooting occurred in Northeast Washington earlier this week.
The Metropolitan Police Department released new details on Friday regarding a fatal shooting involving a deputy U.S. marshal in Northeast Washington, confirming that the deceased individual was armed and actively threatening a woman prior to the lethal confrontation.
According to D.C. police, the incident occurred earlier this week outside a convenience store. Investigators report that the man was in possession of a firearm and was menacing a female victim at the location when law enforcement intervened. During the ensuing encounter, the deputy U.S. marshal discharged their service weapon, fatally striking the armed subject.
Investigative Protocol
The release of preliminary findings addresses initial public inquiries regarding the circumstances necessitating the use of deadly force by a federal agent. In the District of Columbia, officer-involved shootings involving federal agents generally trigger a comprehensive review process led by the Metropolitan Police Department’s Force Investigation Team, often in coordination with federal oversight bodies, to ensure compliance with use-of-force policies and legal standards.
It is important to note that all individuals involved in criminal investigations are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
