DC POLICE CAR SHOT AT WITH OFFICER INSIDE
The MPD officer was not injured and there were no other injuries in the area.
Detectives are now searching for two suspects, described as juvenile males, who fled the area on Rideshare bikes.
No arrests have been made at this time.
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