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Breaking news from News Directory 3: the Metropolitan Police Department is actively investigating an officer-involved shooting near the Petworth Metro station in Northwest D.C. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance call,ultimately leading to the discharge of a service weapon. No injuries were reported. 43-year-old Nashell Sowells faces multiple charges, including possession of an unregistered firearm. Authorities are reviewing the incident, wiht the MPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau and the U.S. Attorney’s Office conducting independent investigations. The officer-involved shooting emphasizes the complex scenarios police face. The Metropolitan Police Department is committed to clarity during this process, prioritizing safety for both officers and the community amid this domestic disturbance. Discover what’s next as this story unfolds.
D.C. Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting Near Petworth Metro
Updated June 16, 2025
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place early Saturday in Northwest D.C., close to the Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro station. According to police, no one was injured during the incident.
The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard MPD policy following such events. Nashell Sowells, 43, of Northwest D.C., is now facing charges that include possession of an unregistered firearm and ammunition, simple assault, possession of a controlled substance, and destruction of property.
Officers were initially called to the 600 block of newton Place around 2:20 a.m. for a reported domestic disturbance.Upon arrival, officers attempted to de-escalate the situation. Police said Sowells then “produced a firearm.”
Authorities stated that officers gave repeated verbal commands for Sowells to drop the weapon. when she allegedly did not comply, an officer discharged their service weapon. Sowells was not struck by the gunfire.
According to the police, Sowells then allegedly began making threats to harm herself and moved toward the officers while still armed.An officer then deployed an electric control device, but police said it “did not take effect.” Officers were later able to take sowells into custody.
The MPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau’s Force Investigations Team is conducting an examination into the shooting. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will also conduct an autonomous review of the facts and evidence related to the case. This incident highlights the complexities of domestic disturbance calls and the potential for officer-involved shootings, emphasizing the need for thorough investigations and adherence to established protocols.The Metropolitan Police Department is committed to openness and accountability throughout this process, ensuring a fair and impartial assessment of the events that transpired. The safety of both officers and the community remains a top priority as the investigation unfolds, with a focus on understanding the circumstances that led to the domestic disturbance and subsequent use of force.
what’s next
The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available, pending the reviews by both the MPD and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.