Doorway dispute turns deadly as man stabbed and suspect arrested on scene
Washington, DC – A late-night confrontation outside a Northeast establishment ended in a fatal stabbing, leaving a 45-year-old man dead and another man in custody after police say a dispute escalated within moments.
The incident occurred Saturday at approximately 12:46 a.m. in the 1100 block of First Street Northeast, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of a stabbing and located an adult male inside an establishment suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim, later identified as Marvin Urquhart, 45, of Northwest DC, was conscious and breathing when first responders arrived.
DC Fire and EMS transported Urquhart to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead after lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful.
Investigators say the suspect was taken into custody at the scene. The preliminary investigation indicates the stabbing occurred during a dispute related to entering the establishment.
Cadoza Simms, 50, of Northwest DC, has been charged with second-degree murder while armed.
The case remains under investigation as detectives continue to review the circumstances leading up to the incident.
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Key Points
- 45-year-old man fatally stabbed during dispute in Northeast DC
- Suspect arrested at scene and charged with second-degree murder while armed
- Incident occurred outside establishment following entry dispute