A U.S. Marshal shot a man in D.C. during a firearms response; no officers were hurt, and a missing toddler was found safe.

A U.S. Marshal shot and killed a man in northeast Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in the 3700 block of Hayes Street near the Anacostia River, according to law enforcement sources. The shooting occurred during a response to a report of a person with a firearm, with officials stating the suspect pointed a weapon at deputies. No officers were injured. D.C. Police and the Metropolitan Police Department’s Internal Affairs Unit are investigating. Shell casings, a gun clip, and a firearm were recovered, and a nearby school was briefly locked down. A 3-year-old boy reported missing was found safe. The exact details of the incident remain under review.