The driver of a white Dodge Ram pickup who struck two policemen and a Transportation Department officer Thursday night in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C., has been charged with assault with intent to kill and illegal possession of a firearm.
Man who hit two bike cops and a DDOT officer in Adams Morgan Friday night charged with assault with intent to kill https://t.co/4iebw03Vj8
— Tanya Snyder (@TSnyderDC) June 10, 2017
Prosecutors drop charges against one suspect in Adams Morgan crash https://t.co/QWIHzTUs3v pic.twitter.com/6OZSs8yRf0
— DCW50 (@DCW50) June 10, 2017
Police say there’s nothing to indicate the incident was an act of terrorism, although they say it’s possible the driver deliberately targeted police officers.
"We do not have any info to suggest this was a terrorist related event," Chief Newsham says re the 18th Street incident. pic.twitter.com/qVpXq96mX6
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) June 9, 2017
The driver was identified as Brandon Figures-Mormon, 22, of Disputanta, Va. An illegal weapons charge against a passenger, Dwayne Nicholas Taylor, 23, of Prince George, Va., was dropped. Police say a Romarm Cugir rifle, the Romanian version of the AK-47, was found in the back seat of the pickup.
Figures-Mormon remains hospitalized.
Chief Newsham Adams Morgan update: 1 officer released. Other able to communicate. Suspect remains in H. No motive: https://t.co/o7POfbyJGn
— Cam Thompson (@CamThompsonCBS6) June 10, 2017
The most severely injured officer was described in critical but stable condition Friday, and though he could not speak, Chief Peter Newsham reported that “he was able to communicate by way of writing, which I took as a very good sign.”
Please know the D.C. Police Union, along with the FOP Lodge and Auxiliary, are providing all necessary support to both the officers (4/x)
— DC Police Union (@DCPoliceUnion) June 9, 2017
and their families as they deal with what happened. (5/x)
— DC Police Union (@DCPoliceUnion) June 9, 2017
Your continued support and prayers are appreciated at this time, and make sure to check back for further updates and ways to help. (6/6)
— DC Police Union (@DCPoliceUnion) June 9, 2017
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Witnesses say driver of pickup struck multiple victims in DC neighborhood; Officers down https://t.co/utDB4lzfSl
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) June 9, 2017
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