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Officer hit by bullet in vest during confrontation in NE, D.C. police say Officer hit by bullet in vest during confrontation in Northeast D.C., police say
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A D.C. police officer was struck in his protective vest Sunday during a confrontation with an armed man in a house in Northeast Washington, authorities said.A D.C. police officer was struck in his protective vest Sunday during a confrontation with an armed man in a house in Northeast Washington, authorities said.
The 7th District officer was “struck by a bullet,” and the vest “probably saved his life,” D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham said. Calling the officer a hero, he said he was likely to be discharged Sunday night from a hospital. The 7th District officer was “struck by a bullet,” and the vest “probably saved his life,” D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham said. Calling the officer a hero, Newsham said he was likely to be discharged Sunday night from a hospital.
Typically, a gunshot leaves bruises even with a vest. Typically, a gunshot leaves bruises when a person is wearing a protective vest.
The incident occurred about 4:30 p.m. in the 100 block of 36th Street NE, where police went with a search warrant for a gun, the chief said. The incident occurred about 4:30 p.m. in the 100 block of 36th Street NE, where police went with a search warrant for a gun, Newsham said.
He said the search for guns goes on “even during the holidays.” A gun was later found, Newsham said. He said the search for guns goes on “even during the holidays,” and a gun was later found.
Arriving officers “got into a confrontation” with an armed man and fired, the chief said. Arriving officers “got into a confrontation” with an armed man and fired, Newsham said.
He said the man was hit at least once, suffering a wound that was apparently not life-threatening.He said the man was hit at least once, suffering a wound that was apparently not life-threatening.
Preliminary indications were that the man had also fired, but that was not confirmed, Newsham said. “We have to look at all the forensics,” he said.Preliminary indications were that the man had also fired, but that was not confirmed, Newsham said. “We have to look at all the forensics,” he said.
A police SWAT team was summoned before the man surrendered, the chief said.A police SWAT team was summoned before the man surrendered, the chief said.
On Monday, police said they had arrested and charged Diantre Smith, 43, of Northeast Washington with assault on a police officer while armed and felon in possession of a firearm.
Officials said the officers involved have been “placed on administrative leave,” according to the department’s policy. The officers had activated their body-worn cameras, police officials said in a statement, and that footage is “currently under review.”
Authorities said a handgun was recovered at the scene.
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Dana Hedgpeth contributed to this report.