Cops hunt person of interest in fatal d. C. Stabbing

Washington, D.C. — A man was found unconscious and suffering from stab wounds on a Southeast D.C. street earlier this month and later died at the hospital as police now search for a person of interest captured on nearby surveillance cameras.

The deadly stabbing happened late Thursday, April 10, at approximately 11:26 p.m. in the 1600 block of V Street SE. Seventh District officers arrived at the scene after a report of an unconscious person and located the victim, identified as 31-year-old Michael Alanzo Jackson, with multiple puncture wounds.

Jackson, who had no fixed address, was transported by D.C. Fire and EMS crews to a local hospital, where medical teams were unable to save him. He was pronounced dead after all lifesaving efforts failed.

Investigators released surveillance images showing a person of interest near the location of the stabbing and are asking for the public’s help to identify the individual.

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31-year-old Michael Alanzo Jackson fatally stabbed April 10 on V Street SE
Person of interest captured on surveillance near the scene
Up to $25,000 reward offered for information leading to arrest and conviction

Surveillance images released as search for person of interest continues

Images shared by detectives show the person of interest walking near the area where Jackson was discovered. Officials have not confirmed whether the individual is considered a suspect but are seeking any tips that could help move the case forward.

No further details about the events leading up to the stabbing have been released, and the motive remains under investigation.

The surveillance footage was gathered from nearby cameras shortly after the incident occurred late that night. Detectives are reviewing additional evidence as they continue to track down leads.

Reward offered for information leading to arrest in fatal stabbing

The Metropolitan Police Department is offering up to $25,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the fatal stabbing.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call (202) 727-9099 or text tips anonymously to 50411 through the department’s TEXT TIP LINE.

The investigation remains active as detectives work to identify and locate the person captured on camera near the scene.

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