Metrobus shooting leaves 1 man dead in White Oak
SILVER SPRING, Md. - A fight aboard a Metrobus turned deadly Friday night, and now police are searching for the shooter.
Metro Transit Police are investigating the shooting they say happened around 7:45 p.m. at the intersection of Lockwood Drive and New Hampshire Drive in White Oak.
The Metrobus, according to police, was operating on the Z6 route in the area when two people on the bus started to scuffle.
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The victim, 19-year-old Justice T’Ziyan Elliott, was shot and was pronounced dead by officials at the scene. The suspect is described as a Black male, thin build, 5'10" tall, wearing all-black clothing and a black face mask. Police say the suspect fled the area before police arrived.
This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 5 for updates.