Homicide investigation closes Addison Road Metro station in Capitol Heights

Homicide investigation closes Addison Road Metro station

A homicide investigation outside the Addison Road Metro station shut down the station Thursday morning, Metro Transit Police said.

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. - A homicide investigation outside the Addison Road Metro station shut down the station early Thursday, Metro Transit Police said.

Authorities responded around 5:15 a.m. for a report of an assault outside the station entrance. Police said two victims and the suspect were found near the entrance. A pipe was recovered at the scene, and the suspect was taken into custody.

One victim was taken to a hospital with non–life‑threatening injuries. A second victim died at the scene.

The station is closed, and trains are bypassing the stop. Shuttle buses are running between Morgan Boulevard and Capitol Heights, and the bus bay remains open.

Metro Transit Police said the suspect did not use the Metro system before the incident. The investigation is ongoing.