WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Park Police officer shot during an ambush was released from the hospital Tuesday, as reported by the Park Police on its X account. The officer, whose name has not been disclosed, was injured on Monday evening while driving an unmarked vehicle in a Washington neighborhood close to the Maryland border. Park Police Chief Scott Brecht stated in a press briefing that the officer was working on an ongoing investigation when two gunmen opened fire. Although the specifics of the investigation remain undisclosed, the officer sustained a shoulder injury, as confirmed by a law enforcement official who preferred to remain anonymous. The shooting is currently under investigation by both the Park Police and Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department, who are searching for the two suspects involved in the attack. Washington’s interim police chief, Jeffery Carroll, indicated that it appeared the officer was deliberately targeted, suggesting that the assailants might have known he was a police officer. Federal officials are also providing assistance in the ongoing investigation.
U.S. Park Police Officer Injured in Ambush Shooting Released from Hospital
An officer of the U.S. Park Police, shot during an ambush while on duty, has been discharged from the hospital as authorities continue their investigation into the incident.
A U.S. Park Police officer was released from the hospital following an ambush shooting that occurred on Monday evening in a Washington neighborhood. The officer, who was engaged in an investigation at the time, was shot in the shoulder by two assailants. Authorities, including the Park Police and Washington's Metropolitan Police Department, are actively seeking the suspects, with indications suggesting the officer may have been specifically targeted.
