A teenager found shot at the Brookland Metro station in Northeast D.C. Thursday afternoon has died, and police are still looking for the shooter, authorities said.
On Friday, police identified the victim as 14-year-old Avion Evans of Northeast D.C.
Evans was shot during a fight among teenagers at the station at 860 Monroe St. NE. Police initially said the shooter had nothing to do with the fight, but later said the shooter was indeed part of the physical altercation. It’s unclear how many shots were fired.
Security officers were on the platform when Evans was shot.
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“They were able to shield patrons and get them to safety,” Metro Transit Police Deputy Chief Maurice McKinney. “They were able to alert Metro Transit Police.”
Metro transit officers, D.C. Fire & EMS and D.C. police were called to the scene about 4 p.m. Medics arrived quickly and rushed Evans to a hospital, but he died.
Police released images they say show the suspect. Anyone who sees this person is asked to call 911.
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“We have young people that are good young people, and then we have those of them that create this kind of activity, and we want to bring these folks to justice,” D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith said. “That is our job; that is our responsibility.”
“We will have an increased presence in this space,” Smith said.
There was no immediate word on a motive. D.C. police are leading the investigation.
People on the main campus of Catholic University nearby were told to shelter in place until it was determined there was no active threat. In a letter to the school community, the university said evening classes and athletic practices were canceled.
The Brookland Metro station was evacuated, and Red Line trains bypassed the station for hours. Service was restored as of 9:30 p.m.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call police at 202-727-9099. Those wishing to remain anonymous can send a text message to 50411.
