Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's First District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill (Knife) offense that occurred on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in the 400 block of 2nd Street, Northwest.
At approximately 8:48 pm, members of the First District were flagged down at the listed location for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from an apparent stab wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries. The suspect was apprehended on scene by responding officers.
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 59-year-old Willie Byrd, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Kill (Knife).