Crime

Fort Totten Metro Station Reopens after Shooting Last Night


photo by Emma K Alexandra

From Metro Transit Police:

“MTPD and @DCPoliceDept on scene of shooting at Fort Totten Stn shortly before 11 p.m. Victims: male teenager and adult male transported w/possible life-threatening injuries. Due to investigation station to remain closed through end of service.

Preliminarily, it appears the victims were fighting over a gun when it went off. A special police officer also returned fire after being shot at by the suspect. @DCPoliceDept will be lead as is standard for shootings involving special police.”

From AlertDC:

“Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority reports the police activity has cleared and normal train service has resumed at the Fort Totten Metro Station.”