Two men arrested after stabbing in Northeast DC fight
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A late-night dispute between two men turned violent Saturday when one pulled a knife and stabbed the other during a fight in Northeast, police said.
The altercation happened around 12:30 a.m. in the 800 block of 10th Street NE. Responding officers found one man suffering from a stab wound. He was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Key Points
- Stabbing reported early Saturday in the 800 block of 10th Street NE
- Victim hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries
- Two men arrested and charged following the altercation
Charges filed against both suspects
Police said both men were taken into custody after the incident. Leon Clark Jr., 51, was charged with Assault With a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Kenyon Davis, 38, was charged with Threats to Kidnap or Injure and Simple Assault.
Investigation ongoing
Detectives believe the stabbing followed a verbal argument that escalated into a physical confrontation. Officers recovered evidence at the scene, and the case remains under investigation.
