Crime & Safety

Sexual Assault In Fort Hunt Park Under Investigation

The suspect had fled when U.S. Park Police got to the park.

FORT HUNT, VA—U.S. Park Police are investigating a sexual assault at Fort Hunt Park Wednesday morning.

Police were called to the park around 9:30 a.m., WTOP reported. The suspect had already fled when police got there. The suspect was not immediately found during a search of the area.

Initial investigations show the suspect and victim may be acquainted. No suspect description was released.

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Anyone with information about the incident should call U.S. Park Police at 202-619-7266.


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