A deputy U.S. Marshal allegedly shot an 18-year-old who tried to carjack him while he was on guard outside a Supreme Court justice’s home in Washington, D.C., according to officials.
Two deputy Marshals were parked in separate cars when, at about 1:15 a.m. Friday, the suspect approached one of the Marshals and pointed a handgun at him in an apparent carjacking attempt, according to D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department.
A gun recovered from the scene of an alleged carjacking attempt.
Metropolitan Police Department
Both Marshals fired their service weapons, police said. The suspect, 18-year-old Kentrell Flowers, was shot and suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
The shooting unfolded outside of the apartment where Justice Sonia Sotomayor lives, according to public records.
“The Deputy U.S. Marshals involved in the shooting incident were part of the unit protecting the residences of U.S. Supreme Court justices,” a U.S. Marshals spokesperson said. “As a general practice, the U.S. Marshals don’t discuss specifics of protective details.”
The carjacking attempt appears to be random.
Flowers was arrested and charged with armed carjacking, carrying a pistol without a license and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, according to police.
The Marshal involved in the shooting is under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department Internal Affairs Division’s Force Investigations Team, police said.
In a shocking turn of events, a security officer shot a teen who was attempting to carjack a vehicle at the residence of a Supreme Court Justice. The incident occurred late last night when the security officer noticed the teen trying to break into a car parked outside the residence.
According to reports, the security officer confronted the teen and asked him to stop. However, the teen refused to comply and instead brandished a weapon, threatening the officer. In a split-second decision, the security officer fired his weapon, striking the teen and preventing the carjacking from taking place.
The teen was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and is currently in stable condition. The security officer has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into the incident.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that security officers face on a daily basis. Their job is to protect and serve, often putting themselves in harm’s way to ensure the safety of others. In this case, the security officer acted swiftly and decisively to prevent a potentially dangerous situation from escalating.
It also highlights the importance of proper training and protocols for security officers. They must be prepared to handle a wide range of scenarios, including potentially life-threatening situations like this one. It is crucial that security officers receive ongoing training and support to ensure they are equipped to handle any situation that may arise.
Furthermore, this incident raises questions about the prevalence of carjackings and other violent crimes in our society. It is a sobering reminder of the need for increased vigilance and security measures to protect individuals and their property.
In conclusion, the security officer’s actions in shooting the teen attempting a carjacking at the Supreme Court Justice’s residence were necessary to prevent harm and protect lives. This incident serves as a reminder of the risks that security officers face and the importance of proper training and support for those who serve in this vital role.
