Violent Confrontation in D.C. Store Leads to Search for Bicycle-Riding Suspect

WASHINGTON, DC—Police are searching for a suspect involved in a knife assault in Southeast D.C. On Sunday evening, a suspect assaulted an employee with a knife following an argument in a store located at the 3800 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. The incident, which left the employee with a minor laceration, occurred around 8:05 p.m.

The suspect initially left the scene on a bicycle but returned shortly after to confront the employee again. Surveillance footage captured the suspect, who is now sought by the D.C. Metro Police Department.

The public is urged not to approach the suspect but to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send a tip via text to 50411.