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Two Metro employees dead in Friendship Heights murder-suicide
Shooting tied to domestic dispute, police say
Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:54pm
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A tragic workplace shooting exposes the need for better mental health support and conflict resolution resources for public transit employees.Bethesda TodayTwo Metro employees, Robert Stokes of Middle River, Maryland and Terrell Cross of Bethesda, Maryland, were killed in a murder-suicide incident in the Friendship Heights area of Washington, D.C. early Thursday morning. Police say Cross shot Stokes and then himself, with the shooting being linked to a domestic dispute.
Why it matters
Incidents of workplace violence and domestic disputes spilling over into the workplace are concerning, especially when they involve public transit employees who are responsible for the safety of passengers. This tragedy highlights the need for better mental health support and conflict resolution resources for workers.
The details
According to police, officers responded at 1 a.m. to the area of 44th and Jenifer streets NW, where they found 42-year-old Robert Stokes and 44-year-old Terrell Cross dead at the scene. Investigators determined that Cross shot Stokes and then himself, with the shooting being tied to a domestic dispute.
- The incident occurred at 1 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
The players
Robert Stokes
A 42-year-old Metro employee from Middle River, Maryland.
Terrell Cross
A 44-year-old Metro employee from Bethesda, Maryland.
What’s next
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the murder-suicide and any potential warning signs that may have been missed.
The takeaway
Workplace violence and domestic disputes spilling over into the workplace are serious issues that require comprehensive solutions, including improved mental health resources and conflict resolution programs for employees.
