
Update from MPD:
“MPD is on the scene of a barricade situation involving a subject who walked on top of the Fredrick Douglass Memorial Bridge. MPD’s negotiators are on the scene. Please avoid the area as we work to resolve the incident.”
Thanks to Jennifer for sharing with us from the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge:
“Person on top of the bridge between navy yard and anacostia – big police presence”

Update from AlertDC:
“DC Fire and EMS reports all outbound lanes are closed on the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge due to fire department activity. The inbound lanes still remain closed at this time.”
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— Boooo (@DontTreadOnDC) May 1, 2026

Photo by Nicky