Man’s body found at Judiciary Square Metro station

WASHINGTON – A man’s body has been discovered at the Judiciary Square Metro station, Metro Transit Police say.

Police said via Twitter at about 3:40 p.m. Wednesday that the body was found behind a platform wall, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say there are no signs of foul play.

MTPD at Judiciary Sq where the body of adult male was found behind the platform wall. Pronounced at scene. Investigation ongoing. #wmata

— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) October 23, 2013

Rail service was not affected, police say, although the Fourth Street entrance to the station was closed for some time Wednesday.

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