Suspect Shot by DC Police After Grabbing Officer's Gun During Crash Response

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Washington, D.C. — On Sunday, September 1, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Metropolitan Police Officers responded at the 2500 block of Marion Barry Avenue Southeast for the report of a crash. Responding officers observed a vehicle struck the side of a commercial building, causing minor damage. The driver was still inside the vehicle unresponsive, and officers observed a firearm inside the vehicle. Officers immediately called for additional officers to respond to the scene. A short time later the suspect began moving inside the vehicle.

Officers observed a weapon in the suspect’s possession and gave verbal commands to drop the weapon. As the officers approached the suspect with their service weapons drawn, the suspect grabbed one of the officer’s service weapons. At that time, two officers discharged their service weapons, striking the suspect. DC Fire and EMS were already on the scene and immediately began rendering care. After all lifesaving measures failed, the suspect succumbed to his injuries. The suspect has been identified as 26-year-old Justin Robinson, of Southeast, DC. The suspect’s weapon was recovered on the scene.