DC police search for suspect involved in standoff, who allegedly shot at them in Southeast

DC police in standoff with suspect who allegedly shot at them in Southeast

A gunman engaged in a shootout with police in Southeast Friday evening, and now that suspect has barricaded themselves inside an apartment.

WASHINGTON - After a shootout with police, a gunman has barricaded themselves in a Southeast D.C. apartment.

Authorities are currently in the 3400 block of 13th Place Southeast in the Congress Heights area.

It happened Friday evening. Upon arrival, the suspect fired several shots at officers. Officials say three officers returned fire. The male suspect fled the scene. There were no injuries reported.

The MPD officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, pursuant to MPD policy. According to officials body worn camera footage from this incident is currently under review.

Acting DC Police Chief Pamela A. Smith talks overnight shootout in Southeast

A gunman in Southeast remains at large following an overnight shootout with DC police.

Acting Chief Pamela A. Smith detailed the incident during an early morning video. Smith described the suspect as a male wearing a white T-shirt, black bottoms, and shoulder-length hair.