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  "textContent": "A U.S. Park Police officer was sprayed with pepper spray by a man in Rock Creek Park on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.\n\nThe incident happened around 2:39 p.m. at Pierce Mill after officers responded to a report of a man with a gun. When officers approached the suspect, police sprayed them and ran into the woods.\n\nHe was taken into custody near Beach Drive and Piney Branch Parkway. A search of the area is underway for the possible firearm.\n\nOne officer was treated at the scene. No other injuries were reported.",
  "title": "Officer sprayed with pepper spray by man in Rock Creek Park, authorities say"
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