Off-duty DC cop targeted in armed carjacking in Southeast

An off-duty D.C. police officer was the target of an armed carjacking in a Southeast neighborhood early Friday morning.

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Officials have provided few details so far, confirming only that the victim whose car was stolen at gunpoint at 4503 First Street, Southeast was a member of the D.C. police department.

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They could not confirm that police equipment – including the officer’s gun – were stolen during the robbery.

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FOX 5 has reached out for more details – including suspect information, and the make and model of the car that was stolen.

This is a breaking news update – we’ll have additional details as they’re made available.