Person Barricaded Atop 168-Foot DC Bridge as MPD Negotiators Swarm
Authorities responded to the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C. on Friday after reports of a person on top of the structure. A significant police presence was observed, and emergency responders were on scene. No details about the individual or resolution of the incident have been released.
- ▪Metropolitan Police and emergency responders were dispatched to the bridge.
- ▪The incident was first reported on social media by Jennifer P. Fox.
- ▪The bridge connects Southwest and Southeast D.C. across the Anacostia River.
- ▪Authorities have not provided updates on the situation.
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By Gabe WhisnantBreaking News EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Metropolitan Police and emergency responders were called Friday to the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C., after reports of a person on top of the bridge. Jennifer P. Fox first reported the incident and noted a large police presence at the scene in a post on X. Fox's post was then shared by local D.C. community news outlet, PoPville. Authorities have not released details about the individual or said how the situation was resolved.
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