The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a metro police involved shooting that occurred on March 16 on the 1100 block of Howard Road, SE.
According to a press release, a suspect and a victim had a confrontation on a Circulator bus, which led to the suspect chasing the victim off the bus. While off the bus, the suspect assaulted and stabbed the victim.
After calls for the suspect to drop the weapon, a metro transit police officer discharged, striking the suspect.
Both the suspect and the victim were taken to local hospitals and treated for their injuries.
