Metro News Release

For immediate release: September 26, 2011

Transit Police seeking public's assistance in shooting investigation

Metro Transit Police detectives are seeking the public’s assistance as they investigate a shooting believed to have occurred near a bus stop in Oxon Hill, Md., yesterday afternoon.

The incident is believed to have occurred shortly before 8:30 a.m. yesterday near the intersection of Glassmanor Drive and Irvington Street in Oxon Hill. It is not known whether the victim, a 53-year-old man, was physically at the bus stop when he was shot.

The victim, who has a cognitive disability, is believed to have traveled by bus and train to a church in the District. Upon arrival, others noticed that the man did not look well and called EMS. Shortly thereafter, it was determined that he was suffering from a gunshot wound.

The man was transported to an area hospital where he remains in stable condition.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Metro Transit Police at (202) 962-2121.

News release issued at 1:53 pm, September 26, 2011.