Remember when Democrats freaked out when Donald Trump sent in the National Guard into Washington, D.C. in August of 2025? They said the city was safe and they didn’t need him or the Guard.

Crime immediately went down, leaving them with egg on their faces.

It’s now being reported, however, that an officer is down after being shot in the southeast part of the capital city. Not much is known at this hour:

A federal police officer with the U.S. Park Police was wounded in a shooting in Southeast D.C. Friday evening.

The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. Friday in the 5000 block of Queens Stroll Place SE.

The officer was transported to a local hospital via medevac helicopter in non-life-threatening condition. U.S. Park Police did not share further details.

A neighbor told WTOP news partner 7News that he heard at least a dozen gunshots when police were on the scene.

FBI Director Kash Patel said the officers’ condition is unknown:

Praying for the Park Police officer shot in Washington, D.C. The FBI is actively supporting the investigation alongside our law enforcement partners and will bring those responsible to justice.

We will provide updates as we are able - please keep the officer and their family in…

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) March 24, 2026

We will provide updates as we are able - please keep the officer and their family in your prayers.

The D.C. Police Union confirmed the shooting:

"We can confirm that a member of US Park Police was shot in the 5000 blk of Queens Stroll Place SE," the union posted on X. "We’re all sending prayers for the officer and @1791FOP at this time."

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AG Bondi also sent her prayers:

I’ve spoken to Mayor Bowser and Police Chief Carroll and was briefed on the shooting. The @FBI, @DEAHQ, @ATFHQ, @USMarshalsHQ and all our partner agencies will assist Metro Police Department in any way we can.

Please pray for the officer’s recovery. https://t.co/SkYPq2vxuy

— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) March 24, 2026

Witnesses reported a heavy police response:

U.S. Park Police officer shot in the 5000 blk of Queens Stroll Pl SE.

Officer struck by rifle fire and transported Priority 1 (life-threatening injuries).

Heavy police response.
https://t.co/F5JWWvPUqk

— the scanner boys (@scannerboys) March 24, 2026

RedState will keep you updated as more information becomes available.

Lord, we lift up our brother in blue right now…the U.S. Park Police officer who was shot in D.C. Wrap Your healing hands around him. Strengthen his body, calm his spirit, and give the doctors wisdom as they fight for his life.

Comfort his family and fellow officers with Your…

— Officer Lew (@officer_Lew) March 24, 2026

Comfort his family and fellow officers with Your peace that surpasses understanding.  

Protect every man and woman who puts on the uniform today.  In Jesus’ name, Amen. ??

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