Montgomery County Police and Metro Transit Police responded to a fatal shooting on board a Metro Transit bus in White Oak on Friday evening. According to police, “ At approximately 7:45 p.m., MCPD 3rd District officers responded to the 14300 block of Lockwood Drive where an adult male had been shot inside of the bus.
Montgomery County Fire Rescue responded and provided life-saving measures, but the victim died on scene. The suspect exited the bus and ran from the location. Preliminarily, it appears that there was an altercation between the suspect and the victim and there is no threat to the community.
Montgomery County and Metro Transit Police are asking for passengers who were on the Metro bus and left after the shooting to call Crime Solvers at 866-411-TIPS(8477). This is an active and ongoing investigation, and more information will be released when it becomes available.”
MTPD on scene at Lockwood Dr. and NH Ave. in Mont. Co. investigating fatal shooting aboard a Metrobus operating on Z6 route at 7:45 p.m. Preliminarily, appears two individuals involved in altercation; victim shot & pronounced at scene. Suspect fled. More info as available. #wmata
— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) February 18, 2023