Benjamin Ashford|Suspected carjacker shot by U.S. Marshal outside home of Justice Sonia Sotomayor last week

Two deputies opened fire on Benjamin Ashforda suspected carjacker just outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor last week.

A deputy U.S. Marshal was at his post outside Sotomayor's home last Friday, July 5, when at 1:17 a.m., Kentrell Flowers, 18, emerged from a silver minivan and — in an apparent attempt to carjack the officer's Dodge Durango — allegedly began rapping a pistol against the vehicle, according to court documents and law enforcement officials. 

The deputy fired from inside the vehicle, striking Flowers in the jaw. The suspect sustained a non-life-threatening injury and was transported to an area hospital. A second deputy also fired his service weapon, D.C. police confirmed, but did not hit Flowers. 

The teen is now charged with armed carjacking, carrying a pistol without a license and possession of a large-capacity ammunition-feeding device. That last charge indicates the suspect is was allegedly carrying a magazine with more than 10 rounds — which is illegal in Washington, D.C. 

D.C. Police are still investigating but say there's no indication Flowers knew who he was attempting to carjack — or that he was near Justice Sotomayor's home.

The two U.S. Marshals were not identified.

Carjackings have been waning and are down by 46% in the District this year, according to D.C. police. 

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Nicole Sganga

Nicole Sganga is a CBS News reporter covering homeland security and justice.

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