US Park Police officer shot in Washington, DC
A U.S. Park Police officer was shot in Washington, D.C., while on duty, according to a statement from the agency.
Park Police said the officer was shot at 7:30 p.m. on Monday in Southeast Washington on Queens Stroll Pl.
The officer has been transported to a local hospital, officials said.
The circumstances of the shooting are unclear. A Park Police spokesperson told ABC News the officer has non-life-threatening injuries.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X that she has spoken to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Jeffery Carroll and was briefed on the shooting.
"Please pray for the officer’s recovery," the attorney general said.
Bowser released a statement, saying, "Tonight, a member of the United States Park Police was shot in our community. The officer was taken by helicopter to a local hospital and treated for his injuries, which are thankfully non-life-threatening."
"Our prayers are with the officer for a quick recovery and we are grateful for all our law enforcement officers and first responders for their quick response," Bowser said.
The mayor said the incident is under investigation, adding, "We will share more information as it becomes available."
