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Man suspected of killing woman in DC killed by police on bus

NBC4 Washington • June 16, 2026 • nation

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A man shot and killed a woman he had been in a relationship with near Wisconsin Avenue NW and Porter Street in Northwest D.C. early Tuesday morning; the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect fled onto a Metrobus, where police stopped the bus, evacuated most passengers, and confronted the man, who then pointed a gun at officers.
Two Metropolitan Police Department officers fired at the suspect, hitting him and his gun; the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene, and no officers were injured.
Police believe the killing was a domestic violence incident; the man had prior arrests related to domestic incidents involving the woman.
Authorities have increased security measures on Metro buses, including adding more officers and virtual patrols, to enhance safety for passengers and operators.