Police fired a shot at the African American during the arrest, he later died in hospital, TASS reported referring to the WJLA.

According to the head of the Washington police, Peter Newsam, at a briefing organized on the spot, the police arrived at the scene after reports that there were people with weapons in one of the cars parked on the street.

Asked whether the deceased himself had a weapon, as local residents claim that he was not armed, Newsman said it will be determined later.