WASHINGTON, D.C. — Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred Monday afternoon in the heart of Dupont Circle, leaving a 36-year-old man dead.
At approximately 3:58 p.m. on Dec. 30, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department and U.S. Park Police responded to reports of a stabbing in Dupont Circle, Northwest. They found an adult male, later identified as Dominique Ratiff of Southeast, unresponsive and suffering from a stab wound.
DC Fire and EMS transported Ratiff to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead after lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful. Police have not released information about a suspect or possible motive.
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators at (202) 727-9099. Anonymous tips can also be sent via text to 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.