Washington DC police impersonator on the loose after shooting 2 people, cops say
The suspected gunman wore a tactical-style vest with 'Police' written on the front and back and displayed a badge, authorities said
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Authorities in Washington D.C are looking for a gunman they say impersonated a police officer and shot a man and boy.
The shooting occurred just before 3 p.m. Tuesday on Clay Street near 61st St., the Metropolitan Police Department said.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Images released by the police show the suspect wearing a tactical-style vest with "Police" written on the front and back. He also appears to be displaying a badge.
Washington D.C. authorities are looking for a suspected gunman who allegedly impersonated a police officer before shooting a man and boy. (Metropolitan Police Department)
Investigators said the gunman pretended to be a cop and went inside a home. Once inside, after a brief conversation, he allegedly pulled out a handgun and opened fire.
He then fled in a vehicle.
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Responding officers found a man and an underage boy with gunshot wounds in a home. The gunman faces a charge of assault with intent to kill, police said.