Argument on 7th Street turns violent with stabbing and arrest

Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man has been arrested after a verbal dispute turned violent, resulting in a stabbing Tuesday afternoon in Northwest D.C., police said.

The incident happened around 12:21 p.m. in the 1800 block of 7th Street, where a confrontation between two individuals escalated into a physical altercation. Investigators said the suspect brandished a knife and stabbed the victim before officers arrived.

The victim was transported by DC Fire and EMS to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police identified the suspect as 55-year-old Andre Thomas of Northwest D.C., who was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (knife).

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