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A U.S. Park Police officer has been shot in Southeast Washington, D.C., according to a statement from the D.C. Police Union on Monday.
“We can confirm that a member of the U.S. Park Police was shot in the 5000 block of Queens Stroll Place SE,” the union announced on social media platform X. “The officer was taken to a nearby hospital and is in critical condition. Our thoughts and prayers are with the officer and the @1791FOP during this difficult time.”
Efforts to acquire more details from the Metropolitan Police Department are ongoing, as Fox News Digital has reached out for further information.
In response to the shooting, authorities have closed off several blocks in the area, limiting access for both vehicles and pedestrians. This was reported by FOX 5 in D.C., which noted that the closures impact sections of Benning Road SE and nearby residential streets, including the 5000 to 5100 block of Queens Stroll Place SE and the 4600 block of Hillside Road SE.
The closures include areas along Benning Road SE as well as nearby residential streets, including the 5000 through 5100 block of Queens Stroll Place SE and the 4600 block of Hillside Road SE.
Members of DEA patrol on M Street in Georgetown on August 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Â (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Officials said no vehicular or pedestrian traffic is allowed in the affected zones and are urging the public to avoid the area and follow police directions. Closures remain subject to change.
The station also reported a heavy law enforcement presence remains as investigators work to determine what led to the shooting.
FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X that he is praying for the injured officer.
“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,” Patel wrote.
“We will provide updates as we are able – please keep the officer and their family in your prayers,” he added.
This is a developing story.