Bladensburg Police Seek Driver After Officer Discharges Weapon During Fleeing Stolen Vehicle Incident
In Bladensburg, police are seeking the driver of a stolen car who fled a traffic stop, during which an officer fired their weapon.
Washington, DC, September 20, 2026 —
Authorities in Bladensburg are currently searching for an individual who fled from a traffic stop involving a stolen vehicle. The incident, which occurred in Bladensburg, escalated when an officer discharged their weapon during the pursuit.
- Incident Overview: The situation began when law enforcement officers attempted to stop a vehicle identified as stolen.
- Suspect Actions: The driver of the stolen car reportedly fled from the attempted traffic stop.
- Officer Response: During the encounter, an officer fired their weapon. The summary does not specify the circumstances leading to the discharge of the weapon, nor does it state if the suspect or any other individuals were struck or injured.
- Current Status: The driver remains at large, and police are actively seeking information to identify and apprehend the individual. The specific location within Bladensburg where the incident took place was not provided.
- Investigation: Details regarding the timeline of the event, the make and model of the stolen vehicle, or the specific department involved in the traffic stop were not immediately available in the provided summary. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
The Bladensburg Police Department is appealing for public assistance in locating the driver. The contractor’s name, if any were involved, was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. Any individuals with information pertaining to this incident are encouraged to contact the Bladensburg Police Department. The specific date of the incident was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Tyler.Thrasher@fox.com (Tyler Thrasher) on www.fox5dc.com, see more information here.
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