Woman shot by Metro Transit Police officer following jewelry store robbery in Northwest

Woman shot by Metro Transit Police officer in Northwest DC

Metro Transit Police, D.C. police and D.C. Fire are all on scene at a Metro station in Dupont Circle after an officer reportedly shot a woman.

WASHINGTON - Metro Transit Police, D.C. police and D.C. Fire are all on scene at a Metro station in Dupont Circle after an officer reportedly shot a woman.

What we know:

According to Metro Transit Police, the shooting took place just before 3:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW. It was not on the property of the Metro station.

It is confirmed that the victim is an adult female. She has non-life-threatening injuries.

MTPD says the officer was not injured and a weapon has been recovered from the scene.

What they're saying:

In an afternoon press conference, an MTPD spokesperson said the incident started when an officer was alerted that there was a robbery in progress at a nearby jewelry store. 

The officer went to the store and confronted two suspects believed to be involved. 

MTPD says one of the suspects pulled a gun. That's when the officer fired his service weapon, hitting the female suspect in the leg. 

The male suspect was seen being detained by officers in handcuffs. 

What's next:

Police say charges are pending for both. There will be a sustained heavy presence in the area as the investigation continues.

This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 5 for updates.