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08 Dec 2023 | 08:40 PM UTC

US: Police investigating shooting incident at Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station in Washington, DC, Dec. 8

Police investigating shooting incident at Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station in Washington, DC, US, Dec. 8. One person injured.

Warning

Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station near the intersections of Georgia and New Hampshire avenues in northwest Washington, DC, Dec. 8. One person was injured in the incident. The status of the perpetrator remains unclear; one entrance to the station station is closed.

Heightened security is likely in the area over the coming hours as police complete their investigation. Localized transport disruptions are possible.

Avoid the area and strictly heed instructions from authorities. Reconfirm train schedules if traveling via the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station through at least the early evening of Dec. 8.