WASHINGTON, DC – The family of 14-year-old Avion Evans is demanding justice as the search continues for the shooter responsible for his death at the Brookland-Catholic University Metro station. Evans’ mother, India Wells, is determined to see her son’s killer brought to justice.
Evans was tragically shot and killed inside the metro station following a fight involving a group of teenagers on the platform. The suspect, who was not part of the initial altercation, pulled out a gun and shot Evans, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Wells, grieving the loss of her son, expressed her deep pain and longing to see him once more, lamenting the senselessness of the act that took his life. She described Evans as a bright young man who enjoyed debate, running track, and computer graphics, and was always eager to explore new things.
As the community mourns the loss of Evans, Metropolitan police are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward. Surveillance footage captured the alleged shooter, prompting a public plea for assistance in identifying the suspect.
Wells, finding solace on her porch amid the tragedy, remains resolute in her quest for justice, hopeful that the perpetrator will be apprehended and brought to account for the senseless violence that claimed her son’s life. She is determined to stand up for her son and ensure that his memory is honored with a pursuit of justice.
The case has sparked widespread outrage and calls for change in the Brookland neighborhood, where the fatal shooting occurred. Community members are banding together to demand safer streets and an end to senseless violence that plagues their community.
In the face of heartbreaking loss, Wells remains steadfast in her resolve to seek justice for Avion Evans, a promising young life cut short by a senseless act of violence. She is unwavering in her determination to see her son’s killer caught and held accountable for the devastating loss he inflicted on their family.