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A 36-year-old D.C. resident, S.J., took their own life during a police pursuit on February 11, 2026, in the 1500 block of 30th Street, SE. The chase began when officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department and the Metropolitan Police Department attempted to apprehend S.J. in connection with a homicide that occurred earlier that day. The pursuit ended with S.J. dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, despite lifesaving efforts by law enforcement and an emergency medical team.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia conducted a comprehensive review of the incident, including body-worn camera footage, physical evidence, and forensic reports. After a thorough investigation, federal prosecutors found insufficient evidence to prove that the officers willfully violated S.J.’s civil rights.
The investigation was a joint effort between the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Metropolitan Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division. The U.S. Attorney’s Office reviews all police-involved fatalities to determine whether sufficient evidence exists to conclude that any officers violated federal civil rights laws or D.C. law.
The outcome of the investigation means that no federal charges will be filed against the officers involved in the pursuit. The Metropolitan Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division will continue to investigate all police-involved fatalities in the District of Columbia.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Police Pursuit
- Location: DC
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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