Strange Incident: Man Found Inside Vent Shaft at Metro Station in Ongoing Investigation

WASHINGTON — A man was in the hospital with critical injuries on Wednesday after he was found inside a Metro station’s vent shaft. 

Metro Transit Police were called to the Van Ness-UDC metro station on Wednesday for reports of a trespasser. According to reports, a man entered through a tunnel at the train station. 

When officers arrived the man was found inside a vent shaft. Officials removed the man from the vent and took him to a local hospital. First responders said he had “serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.”

While officers were removing the man, trains had to start single-tracking. Services have since resumed and were operating on a normal schedule Wednesday night. 

As for the man found in the vent, it is unclear how he gained access and managed to get inside. It is also unclear how he sustained injuries. 

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With the snow, many of our vulnerable residents are searching for places and ways to stay warm. If you see anyone who may need assistance or experiencing homelessness in need of shelter by calling the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or by dialing 311. Transportation to a shelter is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The following shelter locations are open 24/7 during a Cold Weather Emergency:    

Shelters for Women   

• Harriet Tubman – 1910 Massachusetts Avenue SE
• Pat Handy – 810 5th Street NW 
• St. Josephine Bakhita – 6010 Georgia Avenue NW (7 p.m. to 7 a.m. only)
• Eve’s Place – 2210B Adams Place NE 
• Hypothermia Swing Space – 1009 11th Street NW
• CNV-2 South – 425 2nd Street NW
• KBEC Family Life Center – 4100 South Capitol Street SE    

Shelters for Men     

• 801 East Men’s Shelter and Overflow – 2722 Martin L. King Jr Avenue SE
• Adams Place – 2210 Adams Place NE
• Emery Shelter and Overflow – 1725 Lincoln Road NE 
• New York Avenue Men’s Shelter – 1355 New York Avenue NE
• Federal City-1 North – 425 2nd Street NW
• Salvation Army – 3335 Sherman Avenue NW
• CCNV Drop-In Center – 425 2nd Street NW   

Shelter for LGBTQ+     

• Living Life Alternatives – 400 50th Street SE  

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