Close Menu
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Relationships
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Celebrity Kids
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Disclaimer
  • About us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contribute & Advertise with Us
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest Vimeo
GistFestGistFest
  • Entertainment

    Pastor TD Jakes Steps Down Months After Having a Heart Attack During Sermon

    April 29, 2025

    Skai Jackson’s Boyfriend Arrested Again for the Second Time in Less Than Six Months

    April 28, 2025

    All You Need to Know About Netflix’s “Wednesday” Season 2

    April 28, 2025

    Everything You Need To Know About Shannon Sharpe’s Rape Allegations

    April 25, 2025

    Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday at 88

    April 25, 2025
  • Lifestyle

    Pastor TD Jakes Steps Down Months After Having a Heart Attack During Sermon

    April 29, 2025

    Skai Jackson’s Boyfriend Arrested Again for the Second Time in Less Than Six Months

    April 28, 2025

    All You Need to Know About Netflix’s “Wednesday” Season 2

    April 28, 2025

    Everything You Need To Know About Shannon Sharpe’s Rape Allegations

    April 25, 2025

    Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday at 88

    April 25, 2025
  • Relationships

    Pastor TD Jakes Steps Down Months After Having a Heart Attack During Sermon

    April 29, 2025

    Skai Jackson’s Boyfriend Arrested Again for the Second Time in Less Than Six Months

    April 28, 2025

    All You Need to Know About Netflix’s “Wednesday” Season 2

    April 28, 2025

    Everything You Need To Know About Shannon Sharpe’s Rape Allegations

    April 25, 2025

    Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday at 88

    April 25, 2025
  • Tips & Tricks

    Pastor TD Jakes Steps Down Months After Having a Heart Attack During Sermon

    April 29, 2025

    Skai Jackson’s Boyfriend Arrested Again for the Second Time in Less Than Six Months

    April 28, 2025

    All You Need to Know About Netflix’s “Wednesday” Season 2

    April 28, 2025

    Everything You Need To Know About Shannon Sharpe’s Rape Allegations

    April 25, 2025

    Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday at 88

    April 25, 2025
  • Celebrity Kids

    Meryl Streep’s Daughter Louisa Jacobson Shares Her and Partner, Anna Blundell’s Plans for Valentine’s Day

    February 14, 2025

    Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin’s Son’s Name Revealed

    January 12, 2025

    Travis Barker Daughter, Alabama Barker Hospitalized for Nicotine Withdrawal After Quitting Vaping

    January 2, 2025

    Who Are Madonna’s Children? Everything You Need To Know About Them

    December 10, 2024

    Wynonna Judd’s Daughter Back in Jail After Allegedly Stealing Church Van

    December 4, 2024
Subscribe
GistFestGistFest
Home » Gunman Surrenders After Shooting Three DC Police Officers Trying To Serve Warrant
General

Gunman Surrenders After Shooting Three DC Police Officers Trying To Serve Warrant

OlamideBy OlamideFebruary 19, 20244 Mins Read
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Reddit Telegram Email
A picture of Police at the shooting scene
Source: Pinterest
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email
A picture of Police at the shooting scene
Source: Pinterest

A suspect accused of shooting three officers surrendered after an hour-long standoff. The alleged gunman reportedly shot three Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers in Washington, D.C., while they were attempting to serve an arrest warrant for animal cruelty.

The incident unfolded on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, around 7:30 a.m. Officers with the criminal apprehension unit and the Humane Rescue Alliance responded to a home in the 5000 block of Hanna Place SE. They went to serve an arrest warrant on a subject wanted on a charge of cruelty to animals. 

Police Chief Pamela Smith claims officers tried to contact the individual inside the home, but he refused. Then, officers tried to go inside the house, and the suspect then fired at them, Smith said. The police claim the suspect fired multiple shots through the door, hitting the three officers.

Consequently, three officers suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and were reportedly in “good spirits” at local hospitals. A fourth officer got injured but was not shot. The police expect the injured officers to recover, the MPD said to the press. They took the officers to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

ALSO READ: FBI Arrests Self-Touted Militia Sniper Planning to Attack People at the Southern Border

While updating reporters on the standoff, Smith said the injured officers were not facing any “serious, critical injuries.” Also, she said they were doing well. Although a fourth officer sustained injuries, the police claim his injuries weren’t gunshot-related. 

Following the shooting, Smith said the suspect fired “a shot here and there” throughout the day. However, she said he remained barricaded in the home. The MPD identified the suspect as 46-year-old Julius James of Southeast, D.C. They arrested him and charged him with cruelty to animals after his surrender. 

However, the police noted that additional charges in connection to the officers’ shooting are pending. Police reportedly spent hours negotiating with James. They pointed out that the suspect would become agitated at times. However, he was “very positive at other times,” Smith said.

POLL—Do You Support Stricter Gun Control Laws and Assault Weapon Bans?

During the standoff, Smith revealed the police evacuated some residents in the immediate area from their homes. However, the police chiefs didn’t mention how many people they relocated. Furthermore, police blocked off several neighboring streets and warned the public to stay “far away from the scene.”

Following James’ surrender, Samantha Miller of the Humane Rescue Alliance said they recovered dozens of dogs from his house. “Officers with the Humane Rescue Alliance removed 31 dogs, 20 adults and 11 puppies, from the home,” Miller said. 

“The dogs are in the care of HRA at a secure location, where they will be examined and provided with the care they need.” Also, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that President Joe Biden is praying for the officers’ recoveries.

ALSO READ: Sheriff’s Office Arrests 11-Year-Old for Bringing Loaded Gun to School

“This shooting is yet another distressing and painful reminder of the toll gun violence is inflicting on families in our communities and obviously on our nation,” Jean-Pierre said. In addition, she noted that Biden has taken actions to keep guns out of dangerous hands. 

Jean-Pierre further noted that the Department of Justice is implementing a new gun law to make communities safer. The shooting comes as Washington, D.C., has seen a sharp rise in violent crime over the past year. According to police data, D.C. saw a 35% increase in homicides and a 67% increase in robberies from 2022 to 2023.

You Might Also Like:

New York Judge Sets Trump’s First Criminal Trial to March 25

Mississippi University To Drop “Women” From Its Name

US Prepares for Space War Amid Deepening Tensions With Russia

Police Arrest Florida Man for Calling 911 on Responding Officers

Fani Willis Lashes Out at Defense Lawyer From Witness Stand Amid Disqualification Hearing

Crime News
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleNew York Judge Sets Trump’s First Criminal Trial to March 25
Next Article US Study Reveals More People Die From Smoking Drugs than Injecting Them

Related Posts

General

Pastor TD Jakes Steps Down Months After Having a Heart Attack During Sermon

April 29, 2025
Entertainment

Everything You Need To Know About Shannon Sharpe’s Rape Allegations

April 25, 2025
News

Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday at 88

April 25, 2025
Latest Posts

Pastor TD Jakes Steps Down Months After Having a Heart Attack During Sermon

April 29, 2025

Skai Jackson’s Boyfriend Arrested Again for the Second Time in Less Than Six Months

April 28, 2025

All You Need to Know About Netflix’s “Wednesday” Season 2

April 28, 2025

Everything You Need To Know About Shannon Sharpe’s Rape Allegations

April 25, 2025

Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday at 88

April 25, 2025

Justin Bieber and Sexyy Red’s Kiss Sparks Controversy as Fans Say He “Looks Happier” With Her

April 25, 2025

Justin Bieber Debt Rumors Slammed by His Rep

April 20, 2025

“The White Lotus” Star Aimee Lou Wood Slams SNL for “Mean and Unfunny” Impersonation

April 19, 2025
About
About

We’re a news, entertainment and lifestyle hub that is dedicated to giving you quality insight on the latest lifestyle news, movie and TV news, celebrity news and lots more.

Contact us: [email protected]

MOST POPULAR

Jennifer Rauchet: Inside the Life of Pete Hegseth’s Wife

August 30, 2023

Alina Nikitina: Everything We Know About the Russian Model

October 4, 2023

Amanda Kate Lambert: Meet Nancy Sinatra’s Daughter

August 30, 2023

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox!

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Disclaimer
  • About us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contribute & Advertise with Us
© 2025 GistFest. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.