Metro Transit police officer stabbed by fare evader at Gallery Place station, officials say
FILE PHOTO-Police tape secures a crime scene. (Photo by JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - A Metro Transit police officer was stabbed by a fare evader Tuesday, according to officials.
Police say the incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. when MTPD officers working bus enforcement detail at Gallery Place stopped a suspect for not paying the Metro bus fare.
When officers attempted to detain him, the suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed the officer in the wrist.
After a brief foot pursuit, the suspect was detained not far from the scene a short time later with the assistance of D.C. police.
The suspect was placed under arrest and the weapon recovered.
The MTPD officer was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.