A D.C. firefighter has been charged with attacking a co-worker while on duty Saturday, authorities say.
The fight happened at Engine 32 on Irving Street and Alabama Avenue in Southeast at about 6:30 p.m, according to a D.C. Fire and EMS release.
Investigators said he choked another firefighter. The two fought over personal reasons, according to the police report.
The injured firefighter was treated and released from a hospital, police said. He has been placed on administrative duty while D.C. Fire and EMS conducts an administrative investigation into the incident.
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The firefighter, Domonique Jones was arrested and charged with felony assault. He is on administrative leave.
DC Fire and EMS released the follow statement about the incident: “DC Fire and EMS has absolutely zero tolerance for physical violence of any nature under any circumstances. This was a rare event and an extremely concerning incident for our entire Department and does not represent our core values or our membership generally.”
This is a developing story. Stay with News4 for more updates.
