Capitol Hill

From MPD:

“There were two Carjacking incidents this morning in the First District. In the first incident nothing was obtained; in the second incident the victims vehicle was stolen.

At about 8:20 AM the complainant parked her vehicle in a gas station in the 1200 block of PA Ave SE to refuel the vehicle. While she was out of the vehicle, another vehicle pulled alongside of her, a subject exited and jumped into the driver’s seat of the victim’s car. A witness was still seated in the victim’s car and a struggle ensued between that witness and the suspect. During the struggle another suspect from the suspect vehicle approached and displayed a handgun. Subsequently all suspects fled in the vehicle they arrived in. The lookout is for a 2001-2002 black Mercedes, 500 Class, with tinted windows; the vehicle was occupied by four suspects. Suspect 1: black male, 18-22 years old, light complexion, 5’5”, medium build, dreadlocks hair style, wearing a black t-shirt with a red design, khaki pants; Suspect 2: black male, 18-22 years old, dark complexion, 5’8”, slim build, wearing a two tone gray hoody, blue jeans and armed with a handgun; Suspect 3 & 4, unknown males seated in the back seat of the vehicle.

At about 8:30 AM the complainant was at 17th & C Street NE when her car was “bumped” from behind by a dark color vehicle, possibly a Mercedes. The compliant got out of her car to inspect the damage and two black males exited the striking vehicle and engaged the complainant in conversation. While the victim was inspecting the damage to her vehicle one of the two subject jumped into her car and drove off. The only description available at this time is for two black males, one with dreadlocks hairstyle, and a back dark vehicle, possibly a Mercedes. The stolen auto is a silver Infiniti G37, with DC tags EJ 0362.

These offenses are being actively investigated by the First District Detectives Unit, who can be contacted on (202) 299-2025. Anyone with information can also call the police at (202) 727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging to 50411. Additionally, please call 911 if you observe suspicious persons, vehicles or activities.”

Thanks to a reader for sending from Fox News:

“The U.S. Capitol is in lockdown, amid reports that shots were fired outside.”

I was also at DCUSA were an MPD officer said he got a report of a shooting as well. Updates as more info becomes available.

From @Rescue3dcfd:

“Shooting …….First and Constitution Ave., Northeast ..report of officer shot trapped in vehicle”

From @ABC7News:

“UPDATE per @ABC: A female suspect in the shooting incident at the Capitol is dead.”

From @SenateSAA at 3:01pm:

“#USCapitol Shelter in Place has been lifted. You may exit shelter locations & resume normal activities. Thanks for your cooperation.”

Update from MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the circumstances that led to a police involved shooting after a female suspect struck a barrier near the White House, struck an officer, and then led officers on a pursuit.

On Thursday, October 3, 2013, at approximately 2:12 pm, a black Infiniti sedan bearing Connecticut tags struck a temporary security barrier and a US Secret Service Uniformed Division officer at an outer perimeter check point of the White House at 15th and E Street NW. The vehicle then fled east on Pennsylvania Avenue NW and was pursued by Uniformed Secret Service.

During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle rammed a US Secret Service Police vehicle at Garfield Circle and continued to flee.

The pursuit then continued to 1st Street and Constitution Avenue NW, where a US Capitol Police officer was injured in a vehicle collision and was airlifted to a local hospital where he is in good condition.

The suspect vehicle crashed in the 100 block of Maryland Avenue NE.

There were multiple shots fired during this incident and this case is under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department with assistance from US Secret Service, US Capitol Police, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

A female child (approximately 1-year-old) was in the vehicle and was taken to a local hospital for observation. There were no injuries to the child.

The driver of the vehicle, an adult female, died as a result of injuries sustained in the shooting. Her identity is being withheld at this time, pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.

This remains an active investigation and further information will be forthcoming.”

The reader sends the above video from MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest in reference to an Robbery–Snatch which occurred at a convenience store located in the Unit block of Logan Circle, NW, on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at approximately 2:20 AM. The subjects were captured by the store’s surveillance camera and are described as follows:

S-1: Black male, 19-20 years of age, 6’1”, thin build, with short black hair and medium complexion. He was wearing a black t-shirt with the “Superman” logo.

S-2: Black male, 19-20 years of age, 5’11”, thin build, with crew cut hair style. He was wearing a dark gray zipped-up shirt and jeans.”

And a robbery alert on Capitol Hill from MPD:

“There have been two robberies the past two nights. There are similarities in the two crimes and the detectives are coordinating their investigations. This evening First District Officers will be in the area of 10th & G Streets SE conducting a door-to-door canvass seeking to identify possible witnesses in support of the investigations.

On Tuesday September 17, 2013, at approximately 10:00 pm, an suspect approached an adult male victim in the 1300 block of PA Ave SE, displayed a handgun and robbed the victim of his property. The suspect is described as a black male, mid 30s, 5’10” in height, medium build, wearing all black clothing and armed with a dark colored handgun.

On Wednesday September 18, 2013, at approximately 9:35 pm, an unknown male approached an adult female victim in the 1000 block of G Street SE, produced a handgun and demanded the victim’s possessions. The suspect then instructed the victim to accompany him in a vehicle to the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE to an ATM, where the victim was instructed to withdraw cash. The suspect subsequently released the victim in the area of 10th & G Streets SE and made good his escape. The suspect is described as a black male, medium to dark complexion, early to mid-thirties, 5’8” to 5’9” in height, slim build, dressed in all brown clothing and armed with a dark color handgun.

Additional patrol units have been deployed to the area of these offenses during the target hours and anyone who observes suspicious activity or persons is asked to call 911 immediately. Anyone with information related to the investigations can call the police on (202) 727-9099 or anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging to 50411.”