National Guard member wounded after gunfire during Capitol Hill sidewalk brawl
A National Guard service member was shot in the leg while trying to break up a late-night fight on a Capitol Hill sidewalk in Washington, DC.
Police said a brawl erupted on a sidewalk in Capitol Hill’s Eastern Market neighborhood shortly after 11 p.m. on Sunday. Seven to eight National Guard members moved to stop the confrontation, and one guard advanced toward the participants. A man involved drew a gun and opened fire, striking the guard in the leg.
The guard had warned the individual to drop the weapon before the shot was fired. Responding officers returned fire, wounding the shooter in the abdomen. Both the guard and the suspect are in stable condition at local hospitals, and investigators are seeking witnesses to determine the motive. Authorities indicated there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Why it matters
The incident highlights risks faced by National Guard personnel deployed for public safety in urban settings.
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