Metro Transit Police say they worked with Metropolitan Police Department to share surveillance video of the suspects captured inside the station, and the two were quickly apprehended. They left the station on foot, and police caught up with them on the South Capitol Street Bridge, where they were arrested. Police also credited witnesses with helping them to identify the suspects involved.
“We identified which side of the station they exited on and we were able to snap that real-time photo of them, share it with the Metropolitan Police Department,” said Metro Transit Police Chief Ronald Pavlik.
Metro Transit Police have arrested 19-year-old Andre Broadie of Northeast D.C. and a 16-year-old boy. Police have identified the 16-year-old as the shooter.
Both suspects are being charged with assault with intent to kill. Police say they are recommending that the 16-year-old boy be tried as an adult.
A police source says the suspects did not target the 24-year-old victim and the shooting stemmed from an argument.
Detectives are looking for two additional persons of interest that were seen leaving the station. Metro Transit Police are asking anyone with any information about the identity of these men to contact them at 202-962-2121.
