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id: 51922856d3
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 11:08 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 11:08 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Police seek man who allegedly shot bystander with officer's gun

D.C. police are asking the public to help identify a man who they said shot a bystander after taking a special police officer's firearm during a confrontation.

Section: [Public Safety](/washington/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [7News WJLA](https://wjla.com/news/local/shooting-officers-gun-new-york-avenue-northeast-pepper-spray-scooter-special-police-officer-washington-dc), 2026-11-05 11:08 EST: DC police seek man accused of shooting bystander after taking officer’s gun

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