WASHINGTON — A foot chase turned shooting left one officer wounded, two others injured and a gunman dead in Southeast D.C. Thursday evening.
The shooting happened just before 5 p.m. in the area of the 2800 block of Gainesville Street Southeast near Naylor Road Southeast. According to Paris Lewbel, Deputy Director of Communications with the Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the area just before for reports of a person with a gun.
The gunman was later identified as 33-year-old Arthur Porter.
In a press conference Thursday night, Acting Chief of MPD Pamela A. Smith, said officers arrived after getting two 9-1-1 calls about Porter having a gun and arguing with two women. When three officers arrived, they went to approach the him, and he ran away.
Officers chased after Porter who then reportedly opened fire on the officers, hitting at least one of them. The officers began shooting back at Porter, striking him multiple times.
Officers attempted to help him until first responders arrived, then took Porter to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The wounded officer was taken to an area hospital for help. He was released on Friday. The second officer was also hospitalized and has since been released.
A third officer was treated for minor injuries at the scene, according to Smith.
Police have not identified any of the officers involved. Smith says body-worn footage of the chase turned shooting will be released within five business days.
Smith says the shooting is a reminder of the dangers her officers face every day.
"They were where they were supposed to be - In this area, patrolling this area as we expect them to," she said. "But certainly did not expect this incident to happen today. And our thoughts and our prayers are with him and all of our officers."
According to DC Crime Stats at a Glance, violent crime in DC is up 39% when compared to the same time last year.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at (202) 727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411.
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