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Man in custody after jumping onto Metro tracks at Judiciary Square

Metro suspended service at the Judiciary Square station Monday afternoon because of a man on the tracks. According to Metro Transit Police, the man had been fleeing officers.

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The man involved has since been taken into custody. According to D.C. police, he was armed with a knife, and they believe he had been experiencing a mental health crisis. Power at the station was turned off, and Red Line service between Farragut North and NoMa-Gallaudet was suspended while officers responded, with shuttle buses being provided in the interim. Residual delays continued near the station after service was restored.

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