A Metro Transit Police officer shot a woman in the leg after she and a man allegedly attempted to rob a jewelry store in the Dupont Circle area Friday afternoon, police said.
The officer was working the safe passage detail – helping children get home from school – when a witness flagged down the officer.
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WATCH HEREOne of the suspects pointed a gun at the officer, police said, and ignored commands from the officer.
The officer shot the woman in the leg.
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