Suspect shot by police after driving toward officer outside DC nightclub: MPD
WASHINGTON - Police say a man was shot by officers after allegedly driving toward them outside a nightclub in Northeast Washington, D.C. early Sunday.
What we know:
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to a report of threats at a nightclub on the 1800 block of New York Avenue, Northeast, around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Police say the suspect, Christopher Cherry, argued over an entrance fee, threatened security and said he would return with a gun.
Police say Cherry left, then returned in a vehicle and drove toward officers and club security. After ignoring commands to exit the car, Cherry allegedly fled, then returned again and drove toward the club entrance and pedestrians. Police say he then reversed toward an officer, prompting another officer to fire several shots.
Officers say Cherry drove away at high speed and crashed in the 3400 block of New York Avenue, Northeast. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds and taken to a hospital. No one else was hurt.
Police say Cherry, 28, has no fixed address and is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, threats, felony assault on a police officer, reckless driving and leaving after colliding. He remains hospitalized.
The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave, as required by department policy, per a press release. The Internal Affairs Bureau’s Force Investigations Team is leading the investigation, and the United States Attorney’s Office will review the case.
What we don't know:
Police have not released the body camera footage yet or provided further details about the officers involved.
The current condition of Cherry, beyond being hospitalized for serious injuries, is not available.
The Source: Information for this article was provided by the Metropolitan Police Department.