World News | Three Officers Are Shot in Washington, Police Say. The Injuries Don't Appear to Be Life-threatening

Washington, Feb 14 (AP) Three police officers have been shot in Washington and their injuries appear to be non-life-threatening, authorities said Wednesday.

The Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement posted online that the officers were shot in the southeast part of the nation's capital at about 8:30 am. No other details were immediately available.

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The police union said three of its members had been shot by a suspect and were taken to area hospitals with gunshot wounds.

Several roads were closed in the area during the morning commute as the shooting unfolded.

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The incident comes as the District of Columbia is struggling with a sharp rise in violent crime, fueled by more homicides and carjackings. (AP)

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