3 Washington, DC police officers injured in active shooting
The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., says three of its officers were injured Wednesday in a shooting.
"Three officers have been injured. All three suffered non-life threatening injuries," it wrote in a post on X, adding that the scene of the shooting in the southeastern part of the city "remains active."
Police say the injured officers suffered gunshot wounds and that they have been removed from the area. Authorities told Fox5 DC that the officers were shot by a suspect during a barricade situation.
Multiple roads have now been closed around the 5000 Block of Hanna PL SE as law enforcement responds to the incident. Two nearby elementary schools are also reported to be on lockdown.
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Police in Washington, D.C. respond to the scene of a shooting on Wednesday, Feb. 14, in which three officers were shot. (WTTG)
"This remains an active scene and for your safety, we ask that you stay away from the area," the Metropolitan Police Department added.
A heavy police presence has descended on the area where the shooting happened in Washington, D.C. (WTTG)
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The cause of the shooting was not immediately clear.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.