WASHINGTON — A 15-year-old boy is in the hospital after he was shot while on a Green Line Metro train Friday morning.
Metro Transit Police (MTPD) said they responded to a report of a shooting aboard the train at Georgia Avenue-Petworth station around 8:40 a.m. The teen was found shot in the leg. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
A spokesperson for MTPD said based on a preliminary investigation, it appears a fight between a group of young people on the train led to the shooting. Police are searching for a suspect.
Green Line train service was suspended between U Street and Fort Totten, according to a Metro tweet. Service was reestablished by 9:30 a.m. Trains are currently single tracking and bypassing Georgia Avenue, where a bus bridge remains in place. Customers have been advised to expect delays in both directions as the investigation continues.
This is the latest incident of crime on Metro. Over the last few months, we've shared some disturbing stories regarding behavior on Metro. Everything from stabbings to sexual harassment claims.
The latest Metro Transit crime statistics show crimes like aggravated assault and theft, are up almost 40% compared to this time last year.
Earlier this month, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority CEO Randy Clarke spoke with DC Council members about his plan to improve commuter safety. Clarke wants to add more lighting and video cameras to stations, and even add more staff like police, plain clothes officers and mental health experts to enhance safety.
This is a developing story. We are working to gather additional details. Stay with WUSA9 for the latest updates as the come in to our newsroom.
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