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Man Killed, Teen Stabbed on Metro Train

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A man was stabbed to death on a Metro train Thursday evening, according to Metro Transit Police.

Police found two stabbing victims on a train at the Capitol Heights station shortly before 8 p.m. — a man and a teenager who could be as young as 13.

The man died at the scene. The teen was taken to a hospital in extremely critical condition.

Police have a 23-year-old suspect in custody and recovered a knife.

Trains bypassed the Capitol Heights station and shuttle bus service was established as police investigated.

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