D.C. Police officer, Sgt. Tony Mason, was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Baltimore as he sat in a vehicle, according to authorities. He was 40.
An unidentified woman was also found shot at the scene. She was taken to an area hospital and treated for a gunshot wound to the leg.
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Mason. was found with multiple bullet wounds in his upper body in the 2800 block of Elgin Avenue after officers were called to the scene at around 12:45 a.m., said Baltimore Police. source
Mason was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead, officials say.
Gregg Pemberton‏, the DC Police Union Treasurer, pictured the fallen officer on Twitter:
We regret to inform that @DCPoliceUnion member Sgt Tony Mason was shot and killed early this morning in West Baltimore. EOW 11-4-17. pic.twitter.com/KFDo2ZAojX
— Gregg Pemberton (@G_Pem) November 4, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the the officer’s family and friends at this difficult time.