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JUST IN: Shooting at Union Station Train Station in Washington DC Leaves One Dead

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First responders present following shooting at Washington, DC’s Union Station – Screenshot via @AllisonPapson on X

A shooting at high-crime Washington, DC’s Amtrak station, Union Station, left one victim who was discovered unconscious and not breathing. 

The victim was reportedly pronounced dead just before 7 pm ET Monday. No arrests have been made as the shooter fled the scene.

The station is located less than a mile from the U.S. Capitol and about two miles away from the White House.

The DC police department confirmed shortly after 5 pm ET that the shooting investigation is ongoing, and there is no active threat at the station.

According to Fox 5 DC reporter Allison Papson, Amtrak said in a statement, “Amtrak is working with MPD to investigate a shooting near the escalators leading to the USPG-owned parage garage, located in the upper level at Washington Union Station. There are no reported injuries to customers or employees. The safety of all people who use Washington Union Station, including Amtrak customers and employees, is a top priority. MPD is investigating the incident.”

Per Fox 5 DC:

A man was shot inside Union Station on Monday afternoon, prompting a large police response and road closures in the area as authorities investigated the incident.

Law enforcement officials, along with emergency crews, remain on the scene assisting with the investigation. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area while they respond to the potential security threat.

As a precaution, Columbus Circle between Louisiana Avenue and First Street NE is shut down, and low-flying helicopters can be seen overhead.

What we don’t know: Officials have not yet released details about a suspect or any potential arrests. The motive for the shooting has not been disclosed.

Scott Jennings, CNN’s token conservative, said he was in the train station during the shooting. “They ran right past me,” he said:

Not usually a breaking news reporter but I was in Union Station when this happened. Heard the shots. Saw the victim hit the floor at the bottom of the escalator. Saw two people flee the scene. Happened on second floor, escalator near Andrews Ties. They ran right past me.

This is a developing story. 

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