D.C. Stabbing Following Verbal Altercation Leads to Manhunt

by Chris Quigley
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WASHINGTON, DC – D.C. Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying a suspect involved in a stabbing that occurred in Northwest Washington. The incident, which took place on Friday, May 17th, around 1:57 a.m., resulted from a verbal altercation on the 400 block of 2nd Street.

During the confrontation, the suspect stabbed an adult male victim, who subsequently required hospitalization for non-life-threatening injuries. The assault was captured on nearby surveillance cameras.

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Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspect to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send a tip via text to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.

The D.C. Metro Police Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible individual.