From Valleynewslive · · 40s
National Guard Member Shot During DC Fight
DC National Guard member wounded while trying to stop street fight near Capitol.
In brief
DC National Guard member wounded while trying to stop street fight near Capitol. National Guard member Karon Jones was shot and injured while attempting to break up a fight near U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
National Guard Member Shot
A National Guard member was shot while trying to break up a fight near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.
“Members of the National Guard immediately gave commands to that individual to put down the gun”
Suspect Arrested
41-year-old Jerrell Jackson of Southeast DC was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without a license.
Guard Member Recovering
Spc. Jones was treated and released from a local hospital after being struck by gunfire during the incident.
“Spc. Jones was treated at a local medical facility, has been released, and is recovering”
What to remember
National Guard member Karon Jones was shot and injured while attempting to break up a fight near U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.
