A 17-year-old was shot inside a Northwest D.C. Metro station on Thursday afternoon.
Metro Transit police responded to the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro station just before 5 p.m. for a shooting on the platform, a Metro spokeswoman said.
The teen suffered gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital conscious and alert, but in serious condition.
Detectives believe the victim and another person were involved in a fight with the shooter, who fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. Police are working to identify and locate the suspect.
The WTOP Traffic Center reports Yellow and Green line trains are bypassing Georgia Avenue due to the ongoing police activity, with single tracking in place between Georgia Avenue and Fort Totten. Shuttles and regular Metrobus service are available as alternatives.
Drivers should follow police direction on Georgia Avenue near New Hampshire Avenue.
