Knife-wielding suspect arrested after violent robbery attempt on Kenilworth Avenue
Washington, DC — A robbery attempt inside a Northeast business quickly escalated into violence Saturday afternoon when a suspect pulled a knife during a struggle with an employee, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Around 12:11 p.m., officers from the Sixth District responded to a report of a robbery in progress in the 1500 block of Kenilworth Avenue NE. Police say the suspect entered the establishment and attempted to steal merchandise. When an employee intervened, a confrontation followed, during which the suspect brandished a knife and slashed the employee’s hand.
The suspect fled the scene on foot, but responding officers located and arrested the individual within minutes during a search of the area.
The suspect has been identified as 21-year-old Alexis Rivera, who has no fixed address. Rivera has been charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).
The injured employee sustained a laceration but did not require hospitalization. Investigators recovered the weapon and are reviewing surveillance footage as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Key Points
- A suspect pulled a knife during a robbery attempt on Kenilworth Avenue NE
- One employee was injured before the suspect fled the scene
- Alexis Rivera, 21, was arrested nearby and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon