A deputy US marshal shot an 18-year-old who attempted to carjack him while he was on duty near the house of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor in Washington, DC. The incident, which occurred last week, has sparked an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.
According to law enforcement officials, the attempted carjacking appears to be random, with no indication of any connection between the alleged crime and Sotomayor's residence. This incident sheds light on the rising trend of carjacking incidents in the District of Columbia, with nearly 260 reported cases this year, as per the Metropolitan Police Department.
The alleged carjacker, identified as Kentrell Flowers, approached the deputy marshal on the street with a handgun. In response, the marshal drew his service weapon and fired several shots at Flowers. The 18-year-old suspect was later treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and is now facing charges for armed carjacking and other related crimes.
As the investigation unfolds, it remains unclear whether Flowers has obtained legal representation. The marshal involved in the shooting is currently under scrutiny by the Metropolitan Police Department's Internal Affairs Division's Force Investigations Team, which handles all law enforcement officer-involved shootings in the District of Columbia.
The Metropolitan Police Department stated, 'The officer-involved shooting incident remains under investigation by the Force Investigations Team, emphasizing the commitment to thorough examination of such incidents.'
