Washington, DC – A man was hospitalized early Friday after being stabbed during a robbery in Northwest, according to police.
The incident occurred just before 2:30 a.m. on August 15 in the 1700 block of Columbia Road. Police said the encounter began when the victim asked the suspect to buy him a beer. As the victim took out cash, the suspect grabbed the money and ran. The victim chased him, leading to a physical altercation.
During the fight, the suspect produced two knives and stabbed the victim in the stomach and upper thigh before fleeing. The suspect, dressed entirely in black, was last seen running along Columbia Road.
The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text the Metropolitan Police Department’s tip line at 50411.
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- A man was stabbed in the stomach and thigh during a robbery in Northwest DC
- The suspect fled on foot and was last seen wearing all black
- Police urge anyone with tips to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411