US Park Police Officer Shot in Washington, D.C.,

Remember when Democrats freaked out when Donald Trump despatched in the National Guard into Washington, D.C. in August of 2025? They said town was secure and they didn’t need him or the Guard.

Crime immediately went down, leaving them with egg on their faces.

It’s now being reported, however, that an officer is down after being shot in the southeast half of the capital metropolis. Not a lot is understood at this hour:

A federal police officer with the U.S. Park Police was wounded in a taking pictures in Southeast D.C. Friday night.

The taking pictures occurred around 7:30 p.m. Friday in the 5000 block of Queens Stroll Place SE.

The officer was transported to a local hospital via medevac helicopter in non-life-threatening condition. U.S. Park Police didn’t share additional particulars.

A neighbor told WTOP news companion 7News that he heard at least a dozen gunshots when police have been on the scene.

FBI Director Kash Patel said the officers’ condition is unknown:

Praying for the Park Police officer shot in Washington, D.C. The FBI is actively supporting the investigation alongside our law enforcement companions and will convey those accountable to justice.

We will present updates as we’re ready – please keep the officer and their household in…

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) March 24, 2026

We will present updates as we’re ready – please keep the officer and their household in your prayers.

The D.C. Police Union confirmed the taking pictures:

“We can confirm that a member of US Park Police was shot in the 5000 blk of Queens Stroll Place SE,” the union posted on X. “We’re all sending prayers for the officer and @1791FOP at this time.”

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AG Bondi also despatched her prayers:

I’ve spoken to Mayor Bowser and Police Chief Carroll and was briefed on the taking pictures. The @FBI, @DEAHQ, @ATFHQ, @USMarshalsHQ and all our companion companies will help Metro Police Department in any approach we are able to.

Please pray for the officer’s recovery. https://t.co/SkYPq2vxuy

— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) March 24, 2026

Witnesses reported a heavy police response:

U.S. Park Police officer shot in the 5000 blk of Queens Stroll Pl SE.

Officer struck by rifle fire and transported Priority 1 (life-threatening accidents).

Heavy police response.
https://t.co/F5JWWvPUqk

— the scanner boys (@scannerboys) March 24, 2026

RedState will keep you up to date as more data turns into obtainable.

Lord, we raise up our brother in blue proper now…the U.S. Park Police officer who was shot in D.C. Wrap Your therapeutic arms around him. Strengthen his physique, calm his spirit, and give the medical doctors knowledge as they battle for his life.

Comfort his household and fellow officers with Your…

— Officer Lew (@officer_Lew) March 24, 2026

Comfort his household and fellow officers with Your peace that surpasses understanding.  

Protect every man and lady who places on the uniform today.  In Jesus’ identify, Amen. 🙏🏿

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