Metro News Release

For immediate release: June 4, 2010

Transit Police Investigating Fight at Union Station

One person injured

Metro Transit Police are investigating a large fight that took place today (June 4) inside the Union Station Metrorail station at about 1:15 p.m.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the incident began when a large group of individuals were involved in an altercation on the platform. One minor was injured in the fight. He is believed to be a victim of a robbery. He was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The incident was initially reported to be a shooting, however police do not believe that a shooting took place.

Transit Police continue to investigate the incident.

News release issued at 2:36 pm, June 4, 2010.