Tragic Incident at Brookland Metro Station
A devastating event unfolded at the Brookland Metro station in Northeast D.C. as a teenager lost their life in a shooting on Thursday afternoon, as confirmed by two D.C. officials familiar with the incident.
Preliminary Details of the Tragedy
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, although D.C. police spokesperson Tom Lynch indicated that multiple shots were fired during the incident.
Police Seeking Suspect
Authorities have shared details on the suspect, describing him as a male wearing a black jacket, light blue jeans, and a square gray backpack. A photo released by the police shows him on an escalator with a hood covering his head and a mask over his mouth.
Timeline of the Incident
The tragic event took place shortly before 4 p.m., right after schools in the vicinity had dismissed for the day. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced that trains were bypassing the station temporarily in response to the situation.
This story is still developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Read More of this Story at www.washingtonpost.com – 2024-04-04 21:24:06
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