Police just raced to the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C., where multiple witnesses are describing a hit-and-run incident involving a pickup truck and multiple victims, including at least one police officer, perhaps two.
Holy crap. Someone just ran over an officer in Adams Morgan.
— Roberto Samayoa (@rcsamayoa) June 9, 2017
Some asshole just road raged through Adams Morgan and hit a bunch of pedestrians
— David J (@David_Jaffer) June 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/stevestaley/status/872983292097712128
MPD Bicycle Officer Hit and Run in Adams Morganhttps://t.co/dBbJYJ3gvD pic.twitter.com/HQkFD8FO6d
— PoPville (@PoPville) June 9, 2017
I'm told a white pickup truck just mowed down bicyclists + a cop in Adams Morgan area of Washington DC; local officials say police on scene
— Jon Steingart (@jonsteingart) June 9, 2017
Major incident on 18th in Adams Morgan. Multiple casualties. Major police response. Large white truck hit hultiple victims. pic.twitter.com/MpUh7ij1x1
— Graham Lampa ?♂️?♂️??? (@grahamlampa) June 9, 2017
Witnesses say this truck hit several individuals in Adams Morgan before crashing into garbage truck on Adams Mill Road. pic.twitter.com/jtSClSH1Zo
— Benjamin Freed (@brfreed) June 9, 2017
Here is the White Pick Up Truck from the Hit and Run in Adams Morgan https://t.co/dBbJYJ3gvD pic.twitter.com/VBGwdu4IDF
— PoPville (@PoPville) June 9, 2017
Crash pics. Confirmed 2 @DCPoliceDept officer struck. @ABC7News at 11. #dc #dmv pic.twitter.com/gZniZJOMFK
— Tim Barber (@ABC7TimBarber) June 9, 2017
Witnesses telling me this white pickup truck hit at least two police offices coming up 18th st in Adams Morgan, DC before crashing. So sad pic.twitter.com/tg4MRjXeou
— Alex Conant (@AlexConant) June 9, 2017
Three cops, on bike and foot, deliberately mowed down by driver in white truck. "It's like what I think of with London" witness said pic.twitter.com/8nq9fbnKCr
— Patrick Rucker (@PatrickMRucker) June 9, 2017
To be clear: injuries and chaos real. Also the terror fears. Motive unclear from those who shocked by what they saw #adamsmorgan
— Patrick Rucker (@PatrickMRucker) June 9, 2017
One officer in "very critical condition" according to @DCPoliceDept #AdamsMorgan @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/o4ooIVNN4J
— Jackie Bensen (@jackiebensen) June 9, 2017
UPDATE: One officer in critical condition, another serious condition after being struck by vehicle in Adams Morgan https://t.co/30aDEOISNt
— NBCWashington (@nbcwashington) June 9, 2017
One officer is in critical condition and another officer is seriously hurt after being struck by a vehicle in D.C.’s Adams Morgan neighborhood, fire officials say.
The officers were riding bicycles near 18th Street and Columbia Road NW when they were struck, police said. They have been transported to a local hospital.
At least two other people were also hurt, fire officials said. It is not clear if they were pedestrians or riding bicycles.
D.C. police said a person has been taken into custody.
I was there when it happened. Horrible.
— Ari Rabin-Havt (@AriRabinHavt) June 9, 2017
#AdamsMorgan incident: Pickup truck slammed into 2 police bicycle officers and @DCDPW worker. Suspect arrested, taken to hospital.
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) June 9, 2017
Update from Chief Newsham on crash at 18th and Columbia Northwest. One police officer in very critical condition. pic.twitter.com/ndsOkZZ4R0
— Cam Thompson (@CamThompsonCBS6) June 9, 2017
Local media reporting 5 people struck; 2 of them are police officers
— Jon Steingart (@jonsteingart) June 9, 2017
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Update:
Police reportedly are not ruling out terrorism.
BREAKING: DC Police chief says two suspects in custody after crash — not ruling out terrorism at this time.
— Nancy Chen (@NancyChenNews) June 9, 2017
BREAKING: DC chief says weapon was found in pickup truck that hit people — but motive, intent is unclear for now
— Nancy Chen (@NancyChenNews) June 9, 2017
Editor’s note: This post will be updated as additional details become available.
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