Officer killed in stabbing attack at Pentagon transit station that led to lockdown

A Pentagon police officer has died after he was attacked outside the Pentagon metro entrance on Tuesday morning, officials said.

"Pentagon Force Protection Agency mourns the tragic loss of a Pentagon Police Officer, killed during this morning’s incident at the Pentagon bus platform," the agency said in a statement Tuesday."Our thoughts and prayers are with the Officer’s family." Kusse said that the incident is over and that the scene is"safe and secure." He added that there is no active search for a suspect and that the motive is unknown.A police officer passes underneath barrier tape outside the Pentagon Metro area Tuesday at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va.Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered flags be flown at half-mast at the Pentagon and extended his"deepest sympathies to the family, loved ones and colleagues" of the officer.

"He and his fellow officers are members of the Pentagon family, and known to us all as professional, skilled and brave. This tragic death today is a stark reminder of the dangers they face and the sacrifices they make. We are forever grateful for that service and the courage with which it is rendered."

Proofread please! 🤦🏼

Wtf people

Jesus. Apparently too much to ask to make sure this officer’s epitaph is typo-free. Stay classy.

Msdnc, the President of proofreading. Just goes to show the abilities of msdnc

Good grammar. Lol

Stop it with the grammar you get the point...Damn Amerikkka got some sad people ..WTF👀👀👀

Editor must have the night off....

Typo

Somehow the fake news media will blame Trump or Trump supporters for this.

JohnPierson3

I guess the “good guy” with a gun argument is out the door.

What is the status of the times that were stabbed?

English is my passion.

Proof reed!!

Sounds safe at the Pentagon

FFS check yopur goddanmed copy before you tweet. Did HE stab or GET stabbed?!

Rest in peace to the officer who passed away.

Leftism should be considered a crime, its destroying out cities. Portland has 800% increase in crime...

after he stabbed ? or got stabbed

He be stabbed

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