Following the Washington, D.C., shooting Wednesday that left one National Guard member dead and another critically injured, the Metropolitan Police Department will begin patrols with guardsmen.
An email sent to MPD leadership Wednesday night stated: “Officers will conduct high-visibility patrols with the National Guard and provide assistance as needed.”
The email described the situation as “fluid,” adding that the staffing plan might shift over the next several days.
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