National Guardsman wounded while intervening in Washington, D.C. altercation
A National Guard member sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg while attempting to intervene in a fight in Southeast Washington, D.C. Both the service member and the suspected shooter were hospitalized following the late-night incident.
A member of the National Guard was shot on Sunday night in Southeast Washington, D.C., while reportedly attempting to de-escalate a physical altercation. According to local police, the incident occurred at approximately 11:10 p.m. in the 400 block of the area.
Authorities confirmed that the guardsman suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. Both the service member and the individual identified as the suspected shooter were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Officials have stated that the injuries sustained by both parties are not considered life-threatening. As of Monday, police have not released further details regarding the identities of those involved, the specific nature of the initial fight, or whether any formal charges have been filed against the suspect. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing as law enforcement works to determine the circumstances that led to the discharge of the weapon.
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"attempting to break up a fight"
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