WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man is dead after being found with stab wounds late Thursday night in Southeast Washington, prompting a homicide investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.
Key Points
- Victim found unresponsive with stab wounds on April 10 in Southeast D.C.
- Incident occurred just before 11:30 p.m. in the 1600 block of V Street SE
- Victim transported to hospital, later pronounced dead
Late-night call leads to grim discovery
Officers responded to a report of an unconscious person on V Street SE just before 11:30 p.m. on April 10. Upon arrival, they discovered an unresponsive individual suffering from what police described as “sharp force” injuries consistent with a stabbing.
Emergency crews transported the victim to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. His identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Investigation ongoing as police seek tips
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone with information about the fatal stabbing to contact detectives at 202-727-9099 or text tips anonymously to 50411.
