Police search for suspect after deadly shooting at Addison Road Metro station
Police search for suspect after deadly shooting at Addison Road Metro station
One man is dead and police are searching for an armed suspect following a shooting inside the Addison Road Metro station on Monday.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD. - One man is dead and police are searching for an armed suspect following a shooting inside the Addison Road Metro station on Monday.
1 dead
What we know:
The incident began as a dispute between two men outside the station, according to Metro Transit Police. The altercation escalated when both individuals moved inside to the mezzanine level and exchanged gunfire.
One man sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries, police said.
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FOX 5 reports that the Addison Road station is completely closed while law enforcement processes the active crime scene. Evidence collection is underway, including the identification of shell casings located near the station's bike racks, according to Metro Transit Police.
Because of the ongoing investigation, officials said that Blue and Silver Line trains are bypassing Addison Road in both directions.
What we don't know:
The cause of the initial dispute remains unknown.
What you can do:
Metro officials advise riders to expect service delays throughout the area.
What's next:
Investigators are currently working to locate the second suspect involved in the shooting, according to officials. The Metro Transit Police Department is leading the investigation, with assistance from the U.S. Park Police and the Prince George’s County Police Department.
The Source: Information from Metro Transit Police and FOX 5 D.C. reporting.