Navy Yard stabbing leads to two arrests after violent street fight
WASHINGTON, DC – A dispute on M Street Southeast escalated into a knife attack Wednesday evening that left one person wounded and two suspects in custody.
First District officers responded to the 100 block of M Street SE at approximately 7:50 p.m. Wednesday following reports of a physical altercation between two adult victims and two adult suspects. During the confrontation one suspect produced a knife and stabbed one of the victims. DC Fire and EMS transported the stabbing victim to a nearby hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
Responding officers recovered a knife at the scene and placed two suspects under arrest. 31‑year‑old Tiana Robinson of Southeast, DC, was charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife). 29‑year‑old Kenneth Evans of Southeast, DC, was charged with Simple Assault. The investigation remains active and detectives continue to develop the case.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727‑9099 or to submit an anonymous tip via the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. Do not approach suspects; call 911 if you observe suspicious activity.
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Key Points
- Knife attack during a dispute on M Street SE Wednesday led to one victim with non‑life‑threatening injuries
- Two suspects arrested at the scene and a knife was recovered
- Tiana Robinson charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Knife and Kenneth Evans charged with Simple Assault