WASHINGTON — Police released images Monday of the person they believe shot and killed a 17-year-old on a Green Line Metro train Sunday.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting happened just before 11:45 a.m. after the teen and the alleged gunman got into an argument on the train. The fight escalated and the suspect reportedly took out a gun and shot at the teen multiple times. He then got off the Green Line train at the Waterfront Station on M Street in Southwest D.C.
Riders who witnessed the shooting alerted the Metro train operator, who stopped the trains. First responders arrived at the Navy Yard Metro Station to help the teen, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Originally, officials reported the victim as an adult, but a day later, police identified the victim as 17-year-old Brendan Ofori of Fort Washington, Maryland. His body has been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
There is no word on what may have started the argument that led to the deadly shooting at this time. Police released images of the person they believe to be the gunman Monday, and said they believe he got on the train at the L'Enfant Plaza station.
The suspect was described as a man with a thin build, between the ages of 25 to 27, wearing all-black clothing. He has a mustache, curly hair and was carrying a silver or gray gun, according to police.
"We're all going to be on the look-out for this suspect and we will catch him," said MPD Assistant Chief Andre Wright.
This is the second deadly shooting in the Metro system this month. A 16-year-old boy is accused of killing an 18-year-old man in Wheaton after another argument on May 18. A 14-year-old suspect is charged as an accessory.
Metro statistics suggest crime on the system is up dramatically this year. There have been four homicides so far this year, compared with zero last year. Aggravated assaults are also way up.
Anyone with information may contact Metropolitan Police homicide detectives at 202-727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case.