Metro train traffic was halted near Ballston after an armed man reportedly fled into the tunnels.
Police were dispatched to the 7-Eleven store across Fairfax Drive from the Ballston Metro station around 2:50 p.m. for an armed robbery. Initial reports suggest that a man robbed the store of wine, and pulled out a gun when confronted.
The man then fled into the station and, police believe, potentially into the tunnels. A large police presence was on scene at the station as ACPD and Metro looked for the suspect.
As of 3:30 p.m., he was in custody, police said.
“ACPD is investigating an armed robbery from a business in the 4200 block of Fairfax Drive,” the police department said on social media. “The suspect has been taken into custody after fleeing into the Ballston metro. Expect a continued police presence in the area.”
Orange/Silver Line: Expect delays in both directions because of a track inspection at Ballston.
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) October 25, 2024
7-ELEVEN ROBBERY, MANHUNT— 4223 Fairfax Dr in Arlington. Man robbed the store of several bottles of wine and is possibly holed up in the Ballston #wmata tunnel. #DMVCrime @ARLnowDOTcom pic.twitter.com/it3bA1luzM
— Alan Henney (@alanhenney) October 25, 2024
