Shooting Incident Involving U.S. Marshals and Suspected Carjacker
Two deputy U.S. Marshals guarding Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's home shot a suspected carjacker who pulled out a gun. The suspect, Kentrell Flowers, 18, pointed a gun at the bodyguard and was shot in the mouth. Flowers was taken to the hospital for treatment and arrested. The incident did not appear to be targeting Sotomayor.
Key Points
- Suspected carjacker shot by U.S. Marshals while pointing a gun at a bodyguard
- Incident occurred near Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's home in Washington, D.C.
- Suspect taken to hospital and arrested, no indication of intentional targeting of Sotomayor
Pros
- Quick response by U.S. Marshals in protecting Justice Sotomayor's residence
Cons
- Violent encounter resulting in injury to the suspect