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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. DC officer lacerations
2. Glass shards injury DC officer
The off-duty D.C. police officer was injured in a shooting incident while on his way to work, sustaining lacerations to his eyes and forehead from glass shards. The suspect, William Walker, was pursued into Prince George’s County where he crashed after firing shots at the officer’s vehicle. The officer, a police captain with 18 years of experience, recorded the erratic driving of the suspect before the shooting occurred. Both suspects, Walker and Rasheed Thorne, are facing firearms charges. The incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty. Stay updated with the latest news by subscribing to our newsletter.
1. DC officer injured by glass shards while being shot at
2. Court documents reveal DC officer’s eye and forehead lacerations from shooting incident
An off-duty D.C. police officer was injured after his vehicle was shot at while he was on his way to work earlier this week, suffering “lacerations to his eyes and forehead from glass shards,” according to court documents. The incident took place on Monday afternoon in Northwest D.C., near the Fourth District police station where the officer was headed for his shift.
### Details of the Shooting
The wounded officer, a D.C. police captain with 18 years on the force, was driving his personal vehicle, a black SUV, when he noticed a blue car driving erratically behind him. The blue car pulled alongside him and then sped up to cut in front multiple times. The officer began recording the erratic driving on his cellphone as the blue car eventually pulled into an alley. One person jumped out of the passenger side and fired multiple shots at the officer’s SUV, causing the injuries.
### Pursuit and Arrests
Following the shooting, authorities pursued the blue Honda Accord, in which the suspects were traveling, into Prince George’s County, Maryland. The vehicle crashed on Landover Road near Kent Town Place, with one of the occupants seen throwing a gun from the window before the crash. Both suspects, William Walker and Rasheed Thorne, were taken into custody.
### Legal Proceedings
Walker, who has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon and fleeing a law enforcement officer, made his first court appearance in D.C. and was ordered held without bond. Thorne, the other suspect in the shooting, remains in Prince George’s County pending extradition. Both men are facing firearms offenses in addition to the charges related to the shooting.
### Previous Gun Convictions
Court documents reveal that both Walker and Thorne have previous gun convictions that prohibit them from possessing firearms. Walker was convicted of gun possession multiple times in 2021 and 2022, while Thorne was convicted of attempting to carry a pistol without a license in D.C. in September. The recovery of a 9 mm Springfield Hellcat semiautomatic handgun near the crash site further corroborates the involvement of the suspects in the shooting.
### Conclusion
The off-duty D.C. police officer’s harrowing experience underscores the dangers faced by law enforcement officers both on and off duty. The swift response and apprehension of the suspects demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of the community. As the legal proceedings unfold, the focus remains on seeking justice for the injured officer and holding those responsible for the shooting accountable for their actions.
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