The shooting took place in the city's northeast quadrant.Police said the teenager was armed with a knife.
The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the shooting.The investigation is ongoing.
The shooting has sparked protests in Washington, D.C.The protests have been largely peaceful.
However, there have been some reports of violence and property damage.The shooting has also drawn national attention.
Some people have called for the officers involved in the shooting to be fired.Others have called for the officers to be charged with murder.