By Trend News Line 2024-04-03 20:34:00.
**Man Shot by police Officer in Northeast Washington**
In a dramatic turn of events, a man was shot by a D.C. police officer on Monday night in Northeast Washington. The man, identified as Deion Hinnant, 31, of Northeast D.C., was seriously wounded and remains hospitalized as of Wednesday.
**Details of the Incident**
The shooting took place around 8:50 p.m. in the 2100 block of Bladensburg Road NE, in the Langdon neighborhood just north of New York Avenue. According to a police report filed in the case, officers with the violent crime suppression unit witnessed people involved in an altercation. They then saw a man with a gun, identified as Hinnant, who fled with the firearm in his hand.
**Refusal to Comply**
Despite loud commands from the officers for Hinnant to drop the gun and show his hands, he did not comply. The police report states that Hinnant “began to turn in the direction of an MPD officer,” prompting the officer to fire multiple shots at him. Hinnant was struck by the gunfire and was later found to be in possession of a black Hi-Point 9mm handgun.
**Charges and Recovery of Evidence**
Following the shooting, Hinnant was charged with assault on a police officer, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm and ammunition, and possession with intent to distribute drugs. Police also recovered the handgun, a white powdery substance believed to be illegal drugs, $124 in cash, and a digital scale from the scene.
**Investigation and Officer’s Leave**
The officer who shot Hinnant has been placed on routine administrative leave while the incident is being investigated. The statement from the police department mentioned that the officer activated his body camera during the encounter. Under D.C. law, the officer’s identity and the video footage must be released publicly within five business days of a serious use of force incident, unless the person who was shot objects.
**Conclusion**
The incident in Northeast Washington has raised questions about police use of force and the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Deion Hinnant. As the investigation continues, the community awaits further details and developments in this tragic event..
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