Two suspects have been arrested following the shooting of a U.S. Park Police officer in Washington, D.C., on Monday evening. The officer, who was wounded in the shoulder, was airlifted to a hospital but has since been discharged. Authorities described the incident as a targeted ambush on an unmarked police vehicle.
Law enforcement officials reported that the shooting occurred Monday evening when at least two U.S. Park Police officers were driving an unmarked white Tesla during an ongoing investigation. Park Service Police Chief Scott Brecht told reporters that two gunmen ambushed the vehicle. The circumstances surrounding the attack on the unmarked car remain unclear, though Metropolitan Police Interim Chief Jeff Carroll stated that the officer was targeted. The wounded officer continued driving up the road before pulling over to receive first aid and was then airlifted to a hospital. Police confirmed Tuesday that the officer has been discharged. D.C. police identified 21-year-old Darren Foster as the first suspect stopped shortly after the shooting, with 22-year-old Asheile Foster arrested the following day. Both face charges of assault on a federal police officer. Federal officials are assisting in the investigation. Attorney General Pam Bondi posted on social media that she had spoken with Mayor Bowser and Police Chief Carroll and received a briefing on the incident. FBI Director Kash Patel also commented online, stating he was praying for the officer's recovery and that the FBI was supporting the investigation alongside partners to bring those responsible to justice.
