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Metropolitan Police Officer Shot In Northwest DC, Suspects Detained In Maryland (Updated)

A member of the Metropolitan Police Department was shot and injured in Northwest DC on Monday afternoon.

The Metropolitan Police officer was shot on Monday afternoon.

The Metropolitan Police officer was shot on Monday afternoon.

Photo Credit: Facebook/Metropolitan Police

An officer was shot in the area of 7th Street and Oneida Place NW at around noon on Monday, May 20 and rushed to an area hospital with serious injuries, according to officials.

The shooting was not far from the Fourth District station.

Police say that the officer was able to drive his vehicle to the station after being shot and he is being treated and evaluated for what were described as non-life-threatening injuries.

According to the department, following the shooting, a suspect vehicle and two persons of interest have been detained in Prince George's County.

More details are expected to be released by a department spokesperson at an upcoming press conference.

This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates.

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