Washington, D.C. – A 28‑year‑old member of the District of Columbia National Guard was taken into custody on Thursday after allegedly brandishing a firearm and threatening a fellow Guard during a training exercise at the Joint Base Anacostia‑Bolling. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred during a weapons‑handling drill when the suspect, identified as Specialist Aaron Delgado, allegedly drew his service‑issued pistol without authorization and pointed it at another Guard member, prompting an immediate lockdown of the facility. Delgado was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The National Guard leadership issued a statement condemning the act, emphasizing a zero‑tolerance policy for unsafe conduct, and announced an internal review of training protocols.
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