US Park Police officer injured in Northwest DC shooting: officials

DC Fire and EMS received a call just after 2:30 p.m.

A uniformed U.S. Park Police officer was involved in a shooting Wednesday afternoon at 12th and M Street in Northwest D.C., authorities say. 

DC Fire and EMS spokesperson Vito Maggiolo said a call came in around 2:30 p.m. for two people shot. 

A U.S. Park Police officer was injured in a shooting in Northwest Washington, D.C., on Wednesday afternoon.  (WTTG)

Both were being transported to local hospitals. Their conditions weren't immediately clear. 

Police on the scene after a shooting involving a U.S. Park Police officer.  (WTTG)

Local reports say multiple shots were exchanged, and the suspect is in cardiac arrest. A gun has been recovered at the scene. 

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Authorities say a firearm has been recovered at the scene.  (WTTG)