Teen killed, another injured in shooting near Petworth Metro station in DC

Man, teen shot near Petworth Metro

D.C. police are investigating a double shooting near a busy Metro station.

WASHINGTON - Authorities say a teen was killed and another was injured during a shooting near the busy Petworth Metro station in Washington, D.C. late Tuesday night.

Shooting near Petworth Metro

What we know:

The shooting happened just after 9 p.m. near a bus stop in the 3700 block of Georgia Avenue NW, close to New Hampshire Avenue and the Metro station property.

Residents reported hearing what sounded like automatic gunfire, prompting commuters and neighbors to seek cover.

According to D.C. police, an 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy were shot multiple times. The juvenile was found semi-conscious and breathing, while the 18-year-old was reportedly unconscious and unresponsive. Both were hospitalized where the 18-year-old died from his injuries.

Police search for suspect

Police have also recovered a vehicle they issued an alert for last night. The black Honda HR-V with D.C. license plate number JN9940 was last seen heading westbound on Quincy Street NW, one block from the shooting location. It was found early Wednesday morning.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact D.C. police by calling 202-727-9099 or texting 50411.

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