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Suspect identified in Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro shooting

A suspect in the Dec. 8 shooting of a teenage boy inside of the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro station has been identified, the U.S. Marshals Service Thursday.

Officials say 25-year-old Jaleel Fowler is wanted for shooting and injuring the boy, who was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Surveillance photos of Fowler dressed in all black and wearing white gloves were publicized following the shooting, and Metro Transit Police were able to identify him.

Jaleel Fowler, 25, is alleged to have shot and injured a juvenile inside the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station. (Courtesy Dave Oney/USMS)

According to Metro, Fowler followed the teen into the station before shooting him. the boy was shot in the hip.

In an email to ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½, Metro said the boy was shot in the station’s “unpaid mezzanine area.”

Fowler should be considered armed and dangerous, according to the release.

A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered by Crime Solvers of Washington, D.C., for information leading to Fowler’s arrest or indictment. Another $10,000 reward is being offered by the U.S. Marshal’s Service for information leading to Fowler’s arrest.

Anyone with information is asked to call 1-844-MTPDTIP (687-3847), email mtpdtips1@wmata.com, or submit tips via the .

Dana Sukontarak

Dana Sukontarak is a Digital Writer/Editor for ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½.com. She loves haiku poetry, short sci-fi stories and word games. She grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and currently lives in Silver Spring.

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