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D.C. police are responding to reports of an officer-involved shooting in the southeast part of Washington.

The shooting was reported around 6 a.m. in the 400 block of M Street, near Navy Yard, according to FOX 5 DC.

Metropolitan Police confirmed a Housing Authority officer was shot and that officers are searching for a suspect. 

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D.C. police responded to reports of an officer-involved shooting in Navy Yard on Thursday morning, Feb. 29/2024. Roads in the area were closed as officers investigate.  (FOX 5 DC)

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“Please shelter in place, stay inside your homes, and ensure doors are locked and secure. If you see or hear anything suspicious, call 911,” the police department told residents. 

Police closed roads and asked residents to avoid the area as officers investigate. 

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A media staging area is being set up at 4th and L Streets SE to provide updates on the active situation.

Fox News has reached out to the Metropolitan Police Department for additional comment. 

This is a developing story and will be updated.

Chris Pandolfo is a writer for Fox News Digital. Send tips to chris.pandolfo@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @ChrisCPandolfo.

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