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Avion Evans Killed At Brookland-cua Metro Station In DC

New details have been released by the Metropolitan Police Department after a 14-year-old was shot and killed at a Metro station in Northeast DC on Thursday afternoon.

The wanted shooter in DC.

The wanted shooter in DC.

Photo Credit: Metropolitan Police Department
The wanted shooter in DC.

The wanted shooter in DC.

Photo Credit: DC Police via Twitter

Avion Evans has been identified by the agency as the teenager who was killed when a fight broke out on the platform of the Brookland-Catholic University Metro Station in the 800 block Monroe Street NE. 

The shooting was reported shortly before 4 p.m. on April 4.

Upon arrival, officers found Evans suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the station by DC Fire and EMS personnel.

Police investigators have released photos of the suspect, who was described as a Black man with light skin, who was wearing a black jacket, black hoodie, gray square backpack, a mask, light blue jeans, with black and white shoes.

The Brookland Station was temporarily closed for the shooting investigation, with Red Line trains operating in both directions and bypassing that stop.

The shooting is now being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department. The suspect remains at large on Friday, April 5. 

This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates.

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