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Metro bus shooting leaves one person dead in Montgomery County

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Posted at 11:17 PM, Feb 17, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-20 15:39:31-05

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal shooting on board a Metro Transit bus in White Oak.

At 7:40 p.m., MCPD 3rd District officers responded to the 14300 block of Lockwood Drive where a man had been shot inside of the bus.

The victim was removed from the bus when officers arrived.

Life-saving measures were provided, but the victim, who was identified as Justice Elliot, died on scene.

The suspect exited the bus and ran from the location.

According to police, Elliot was seated in the back of the bus when the suspect boarded the bus and confronted him.

After exchanging words, the suspect pulled out a handgun, shot the victim, and ran from the bus.

A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered up to anyone for information that leads to an arrest.

This incident remains under investigation.