Teen carjacker shot near Justice Sonia Sotomayor's home by U.S. marshals
- Teen suspect Kentrell Flowers was shot by U.S. Marshals after attempting to carjack Justice Sonia Sotomayor's federal bodyguard near her home.
- The incident involved two U.S. Marshals and occurred last week in Washington D.C.
- The suspect's actions led to a confrontation resulting in the shooting near the home of Justice Sotomayor.
In a recent incident near the residence of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a suspected carjacker was shot by a U.S. marshal. The shooting took place on the 2100 block of 11th Street, close to Sotomayor's home. The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed that deputies assigned to protect Supreme Court justices were involved in the incident but did not provide further details. According to a federal complaint, the suspect, identified as Kentrell Flowers, approached the marshals' vehicle and pointed a handgun, resulting in shots being fired. Flowers was injured in the shooting and taken to a hospital for treatment before being arrested. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, was captured on video by a Washington police detective. Authorities confirmed that Flowers attempted to carjack the marshals and now faces charges of attempted carjacking and assaulting law enforcement officers. The shooting is being investigated by the internal affairs unit of the District of Columbia police, as is standard procedure for officer-involved shootings. The U.S. Marshals involved in the incident were part of the unit responsible for protecting the residences of Supreme Court justices, including Sotomayor. The shooting incident was not initially linked to Sotomayor in the local police press release. A 14-year-old accomplice of Flowers was also arrested in connection with a separate armed carjacking. Meanwhile, a DC council member, Brianne Nadeau, is facing a recall motion for her support of the Defund the Police movement, with critics citing budget cuts and reduced penalties for crimes. The Supreme Court has not issued a statement regarding the incident, and court records do not list an attorney for Flowers. The shooting has raised concerns about security measures and the safety of public officials in the area. The involvement of minors in criminal activities like carjacking has also come under scrutiny. As investigations continue, the community awaits further updates on the case and any potential implications for law enforcement practices and policies.