Final update from MPD:
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department continue to investigate a fatal police involved shooting that took place on February 12, 2015, at approximately 11:35 pm, and began in the 1400 block of Swann Street, Northwest.
Officers from the Third District were in the area of the 1400 block of Swann Street, NW when they interrupted a robbery in progress. While trying to detain the male suspect, he produced a handgun and fled. Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect, who continued to flee. The suspect was located unconscious and unresponsive; suffering from a gunshot wound in the 1500 block of Caroline Street, NW. Preliminary information indicates the suspect may have turned the gun on himself.
The decedent has been identified as 33 year-old Benjamin Alexander Gwyn, of Northwest.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.
Update from MPD this morning:
“MPD Investigating a Fatal Police Involved Shooting: 1400 block of Swann Street, NW
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a police involved shooting that occurred in the 1400 block of Swann Street, NW. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 11:35 pm on Thursday, February 12, 2015, officers from the Third District were in the area of the 1400 block of Swann Street, NW when they interrupted a robbery in progress. While trying to detain the male suspect, he produced a handgun and fled. Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect, who continued to flee. The suspect was located suffering from a gunshot wound in the 1500 block of Caroline Street, NW. Preliminary information indicates the suspect may have turned the gun on himself.
The suspect’s identity is being withheld until positive identification is made.
No injuries were sustained by the MPD officers. The investigation continues. Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”
Last night our neighborhood was the scene of a police chase and police-involved shooting. I'm so relieved to learn that all of our neighbors are OK and so sorry this is happening. I just got off the phone with Third District Commander Kishter who explained what he knows so far.
One or more armed robberies occurred near 14th St last night after 11pm. Police were chasing a suspect through the neighborhood on foot including on 15th Street and T Street and the surrounding alleys. Gunshots were exchanged in the chase. The suspect eventually died on Caroline St and the circumstances of the death are still under investigation. I've been assured this is an isolated incident and streets will reopen as soon as possible. I've asked the Commander to continue to update us on the circumstances as he learns more.
Like many of you, I was awoken by the sirens. This is a very unsettling and scary situation and I'm so sorry it is happening to each of you literally so close to home. This morning, we can be thankful that no officers or bystanders were injured here and we can be extremely grateful for our Third District officers who again put their own lives on the line to protect us.
I'll be available all day on my cell phone if anyone needs anything and continue to update this page.
One or more armed robberies occurred near 14th St last night after 11pm. Police were chasing a suspect through the neighborhood on foot including on 15th Street and T Street and the surrounding alleys. Gunshots were exchanged in the chase. The suspect eventually died on Caroline St and the circumstances of the death are still under investigation. I've been assured this is an isolated incident and streets will reopen as soon as possible. I've asked the Commander to continue to update us on the circumstances as he learns more.
Like many of you, I was awoken by the sirens. This is a very unsettling and scary situation and I'm so sorry it is happening to each of you literally so close to home. This morning, we can be thankful that no officers or bystanders were injured here and we can be extremely grateful for our Third District officers who again put their own lives on the line to protect us.
I'll be available all day on my cell phone if anyone needs anything and continue to update this page.
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