The Metro Transit Police Department says an adult male has suffered a gunshot wound at the Anacostia station on the Green Line. As of 1 p.m., the victim was reportedly “conscious and breathing.”
MTPD confirming one subject w/GSW at Anacostia Station. One victim: Adult male. #wmata
— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) February 23, 2016
Medics on scene Anacostia. At this time (1300hrs) victim is conscious and breathing.
— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) February 23, 2016
Reached by phone just before 1 p.m., a Metro spokesperson deferred to MTPD’s Twitter account for immediate updates.
Update 1:13 p.m.: Metro says Green Line trains are bypassing the Anacostia station and single-tracking between Congress Heights and Navy Yard due to police activity:
Green Line: Trains are bypassing Anacostia due to police activity. Shuttle bus service has been established. — Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) February 23, 2016
Green Line: Trains are single tracking btwn Congress Heights & Navy Yard due to police activity at Anacostia. Delays in both directions. — Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) February 23, 2016
Update 1:45 p.m.: Metro says Anacostia station has reopened with single-track service, but “normal rail service” will come back soon. In addition, the agency says it has apprehended and “positively identified” two suspects.
Anacostia update — 2 suspects in MTPD custody. Both positively identified. #wmata — Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) February 23, 2016
Anacostia additional: there is NO nexus to terrorism in this incident. Expect normal rail service to resume shortly. #wmata
— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) February 23, 2016
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