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The moment the DC subway crowd runs in terror when an off-duty FBI agent fatally shoots a gunman who pushed him before the couple struggled and fell over a wall
- Cameras captured the moment a fight broke out between an off-duty FBI agent and 28-year-old Troy Bullock at the Metro Center station in Washington DC.
- During their fight, Bullock pushes the unidentified agent against a low wall, causing them both to fall eight feet below.
- As passengers rushed to the scene, the FBI agent fatally shot Bullock, who police say was also carrying a weapon.
- The shots caused chaos in the metro station as residents fled in terror.
- The agent is recovering from serious injuries as police and the FBI investigate the shooting.
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Commuters fled in terror after an off-duty FBI agent fatally shot a man who scuffled with him and escalated when they fell eight feet onto the subway platform.
Surveillance footage recently released by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority shows the moment Troy Bullock, 28, pushed an as-yet-unidentified off-duty FBI agent at the Metro Center station on Wednesday.
The officer pushes Bullock back, and the men proceed to struggle before Bullock charges the officer, pushing them both off one platform and onto another below.
After they land, the fight continues, with the agent shooting Bullock, who police say was also armed with a pistol.
The shot sends the passengers into a frenzy, who rush out of the station as the incoming train speeds away.
Surveillance cameras captured the moment a fight (center) broke out between an off-duty FBI agent (left) and 28-year-old Troy Bullock at the Metro Center station in Washington DC on Wednesday.
During their fight, Bullock pushes the unidentified agent against a low wall, causing both of them to fall eight feet down as bystanders run against the wall. The FBI agent then shoots Bullock.
The fatal shot sends the rest of the station into a frenzy as passengers flee in terror.
According to the video, Bullock and the agent appeared to exchange words before the fight began.
No footage has yet been released of what was said before, what exactly happened after they went down, or of the fatal shooting itself.
The FBI agent was taken to a hospital, where he remains with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
DC police are leading the investigation into the altercation and shooting, but said they would not comment on the case as the investigation is still ongoing.
In a statement on the shooting, the FBI said: ‘The #FBI Washington Field Office is cooperating with @DCPoliceDept to investigate an agent-involved shooting that occurred at Metro Center at approximately 6:39 p.m. December 7th.
The FBI takes seriously any shooting involving our agents or task force members. In accordance with FBI policy, the shooting incident is under review by the FBI’s Inspection Division.
Meanwhile, rail workers and passengers who acted quickly are commended for their swift actions in the tense situation.
The operator of the incoming train opted to keep it moving after witnessing the fight.
Some of the terrified travelers tried to board the train while others chose to run.
A camera from the other side of the platform caught Bullock pushing the officer off duty, who then pushed him back (center). The agent is currently recovering from serious injuries.
The WMATA rail operator who witnessed the men’s fight on the lower platform chose to bypass the station to keep customers safe.
Lisa Crawford, who was aboard that Red Line train, was also praised by her fellow passengers for being the first to tell passengers to get off when she saw a commotion outside the train.
‘I saw all these people running. People were running, people were falling down,” Crawford told WUSA 9. “I saw and I reacted, I started screaming, everyone down!”
As the investigation into the shooting continues, officials have asked anyone with additional information or images from the scene to contact police.