Late night apartment fight ends with suspect hospitalized in DC
WASHINGTON, DC — A late-night confrontation inside a Howard Road apartment ended when a woman’s daughter intervened with a kitchen knife after the suspect allegedly began strangling the victim, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Officers responded just after 11 p.m. on February 15 to the Stratos at Bridge District apartments in the 600 block of Howard Road. Police found the suspect on the ground with a stab wound and began an on-scene assessment before medical personnel arrived.
The investigation determined that a fight broke out between the suspect and the victim, during which the suspect allegedly placed their hands around the victim’s neck. Police said the victim’s daughter intervened during the struggle and stabbed the suspect once with a kitchen knife, stopping the assault.
The suspect was taken to a hospital for treatment and has been charged with assault and strangulation. Police said the daughter will not face charges. The relationship between the suspect and the victim has not been confirmed.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099 or send anonymous tips to 50411.
Key Points
- Suspect hospitalized and charged after alleged strangulation inside Southeast apartment
- Victim’s daughter intervened during the incident and will not face charges
- Police seeking additional information about the circumstances of the fight
