In Washington, DC, a police shooting results in one fatality and one injury

• The shooting took place in the area of The Wharf, a travel destination with entertainment venues.
• Police Chief Robert J. Contee III: “At least one shot was fired” by police.
• Another person was grazed by a bullet, he adds.

One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting incident in Washington, D.C.; on Saturday night, according to officials. The shooting included two off-duty police officers.

Around 9 p.m., the incident happened near The Wharf; a popular tourist spot with restaurants and entertainment options, according to the authorities.

In a press conference held in the vicinity of the incident, Police Chief Robert J. Contee III stated; that the two unnamed officers “just happened to be in the area” when they saw “an armed guy brandishing a pistol” and “took action.”

According to Contee, “our police engaged the individual; who was holding the pistol.”

Police fired “at least one shot,” the chief continued.

According to him, the individual who was carrying the weapon was shot; at least once, and another person was grazed.

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Contee went on to say that the victim “suffered a non-life-threatening graze wound; and has been transferred to a hospital for treatment.”

Males make up both the deceased and the wounded parties. Both police officers were unharmed.

Police are currently “digging into what transpired,” the police chief stated, adding that the information is preliminary. According to him, the victim who is still alive is being treated as a witness; to the crime and is helping the police.

A reporter questioned Contee about whether the cops fired first or if the armed man fired first. Reporters were told by the police chief that he was unaware; of the sequence of incidents leading up to the shooting.

Contee mentioned seeing a “videotape” of the event; but said it was missing the beginning point of the injured person’s pistol.

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