WASHINGTON — Officials with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) say an officer shot a 48-year-old man who allegedly came at the officer with a knife Thursday night. The man shot, Darryl Jones, was arrested on multiple assault charges.
According to WMATA, the incident began around 8:40 p.m. on the platform at the Anacostia Station in Southeast. A Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) officer responded to the station to investigate reports of a fight and stabbing.
Officials claim the suspect was armed with a knife and reportedly "came at the officer." The MTPD officer shot at the suspect with their service weapon. The stabbing victim and the suspect were taken to a nearby hospital with critical injuries, and according to police are both in stable condition.
MTPD said Jones, of District Heights, Maryland, was arrested and charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and assault on a police officer while armed.
The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, which will be handled by DC Police.
WMATA says Green Line service was temporarily suspended between Congress Heights and Navy Yard during the investigation. Normal service has since resumed.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) at 202-727-9099 or 50411. MPD will be leading the investigation into the shooting.
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