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National Guardsman Shot In DC

19 Oct
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The Independent19 Oct

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting in Washington D.C. where a National Guard member was injured while attempting to break up a street fight on Sunday night near Eastern Market metro station. Seven or eight Guardsmen had been monitoring individuals when a fight erupted and one participant shot at them; three Guardsmen returned fire, hitting the suspect who also wounded one of them. Both…

National Guardsman injured in DC shooting after attempting to break up street fight →
Fox News19 Oct

Interim Police Chief Jeffrey Carroll reported that a National Guard member was shot while attempting to intervene in a fight on Sunday night in Washington D.C. The shooter was also injured during the incident, according to the police chief. Details are limited as this is an ongoing event with further information expected.

National Guard member shot in DC, police chief says →
CBS News19 Oct

Late Sunday night in Washington, D.C., near the U.S. Capitol, a National Guardsman was shot while intervening in a fight, along with the suspect who allegedly drew a gun first. Both individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are receiving medical treatment. The shooting occurred around 11 p.m. when National Guard members observed the altercation and attempted to intervene, leading to an exchange of…

National Guardsman injured in shooting in Washington, D.C. →

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National Guard member shot in DC, police chief says Fox News · attributed to a source

National Guardsman injured in DC shooting after attempting to break up street fight The Independent · stated as fact

National Guardsman injured in shooting in Washington, D.C. CBS News · stated as fact

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  1. 19 Oct

    One of the Guardsmen was shot in the leg and the suspect was hit in the abdomen, Chief Carroll said.

    2 outlets · The Independent

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Where to start National Guardsman injured in DC shooting after attempting to break up street fight The Independent

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  • 19 Oct National Guardsman injured in shooting in Washington, D.C.Late Sunday night in Washington, D.C., near the U.S. Capitol, a National Guardsman was shot while intervening in a fight, along with the suspect who allegedly drew a gun first. Both individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are receiving medical treatment. The shooting occurred around 11 p.m. when National Guard members observed the altercation and attempted to intervene, leading to an exchange of…CBS News
  • 19 Oct National Guard member shot in DC, police chief saysInterim Police Chief Jeffrey Carroll reported that a National Guard member was shot while attempting to intervene in a fight on Sunday night in Washington D.C. The shooter was also injured during the incident, according to the police chief. Details are limited as this is an ongoing event with further information expected.Fox News
  • 19 Oct National Guardsman injured in DC shooting after attempting to break up street fightThe Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting in Washington D.C. where a National Guard member was injured while attempting to break up a street fight on Sunday night near Eastern Market metro station. Seven or eight Guardsmen had been monitoring individuals when a fight erupted and one participant shot at them; three Guardsmen returned fire, hitting the suspect who also wounded one of them. Both…The Independent

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