Stabbing reported on Perry Place sparks 4th District alert as police seek masked suspect
Washington, DC — Friday — A man was stabbed in the 1400 block of Perry Place NW at about 10 a.m. Friday, and Metropolitan Police units in the 4th District are asking the public for help identifying a suspect captured on surveillance video.
Police say the incident occurred in the 1400 block of Perry Place NW and that the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Officers described the suspect as a Black male, approximately 20 years old, wearing a ski mask, a royal blue jacket, and black pants; he was last seen traveling on foot. Detectives caution the public to take no action if they encounter the individual.
This incident was issued as a Crime Alert for PSA 401–409 and is under active investigation by MPD 4th District personnel. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department using the methods below.
Police contact information
- In an emergency call 911
- To report tips or information about this incident call the MPD non‑emergency/tips line at (202) 727-9099
- To submit a tip by text send a message to the MPD TEXT TIP LINE at 50411
- Tips may also be submitted through the MPD website or by contacting the 4th District station
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Key Points
- A stabbing was reported in the 1400 block of Perry Place NW and the victim was taken to a hospital.
- Suspect described as a Black male about 20 wearing a ski mask royal blue jacket and black pants last seen on foot.
- MPD requests tips via 911 for emergencies (202) 727-9099 for nonemergency tips and text 50411