A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed on a Metro train shortly before noon Sunday, and the search for the shooter is ongoing.
Brendan Ofari, of Fort Washington, Maryland, was the victim, police said in an update Monday.
Metro transit police and D.C. police responded to the shooting about 11:45 a.m. at the Navy Yard station. The victim was unconscious and not breathing. Emergency responders tried to help, but he didn't survive.
"Unfortunately, despite lifesaving measures, the adult male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene," Metro transit police said
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Police said the suspect apparently argued with the victim on board the train. It was not clear whether this was a random altercation or if the two knew each other.
The gunman shot the victim and then got off at the Waterfront station in Southwest D.C., police said. The train stopped at Navy Yard after the shooting.
Metro trains single-tracked bypassed the Navy Yard station for several hours after the shooting. The station reopened shortly before 4 p.m., and trains resumed service on both tracks.
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Police said they were able to interview witnesses who were on the train when the shooting happened and are reviewing security footage as they continue to investigate.
Anyone with potentially relevant information is asked to contact police. A reward of up to $25,000 is available.
