26 Oct 2024 | 09:19 PM UTC
US: Authorities responding to shooting near Congress Heights Metro Station in Washington, D.C. Oct. 26
Shooting near 13th Street and Alabama Avenue SE in Washington, D.C., US, Oct. 26. One injured; Congress Heights metro disruptions reported.
Officials are responding to reports of a shooting at the intersection between 13th Street and Alabama Avenue SE in Washington, D.C., during the afternoon of Oct. 26. Preliminary information suggests the attack has left at least one person injured. The incident is causing related disruptions to several modes of public transportation, especially near the Congress Heights Metro Station. The motive of the attack remains immediately unclear; officials are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.
A heightened security presence and associated localized transport disruptions are likely to continue until authorities conclude their investigations.
Avoid the area until authorities issue the all-clear. Plan accordingly for localized transport disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
