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An off-duty DC firefighter, known as "Zeek," was shot during a robbery attempt near his Capitol Hill home. He experienced a critical delay when his 911 call went unanswered for three minutes. The incident highlights ongoing staffing shortages and dispatch failures within DC's Office of Unified Communications. Meanwhile, a 17-year-old suspect has been arrested and faces upgraded charges, with federal intervention in DC crime being a backdrop to the event.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.