Man stabbed multiple times at Metro Center; trains single-tracking

WASHINGTON — A man was stabbed multiple times at Metro Center Station on Monday, and the suspect apparently tossed the victim's bike onto the tracks.

Around 12:40 p.m., officers with the Metro Transit Police Department responded to Metro Center for a report of a stabbing.

According to police, the victim and suspect were involved in an altercation. At some point, the suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim multiple times.

After, the suspect threw the victim's bike onto the tracks – causing an incoming train to crash into it.

The victim was taken to an area hospital in critical condition, but police said his injuries weren't life-threatening.

The suspect was detained, and Red Line trains were single-tracking during the investigation. Crews are also working to remove the bike from under the train.

Metro Center is WMATA's busiest train station.

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