The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a fatal stabbing that occurred inside of an apartment in Southeast.
On Friday, June 13, 2025, at approximately 2:28 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the report of a stabbing inside of a residence in the 2400 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from a stab wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. Officers placed the suspect under arrest and recovered a knife.
The decedent has been identified as 30-year-old Devante Offutt of Gaithersburg, MD.
As a result of the detectives’ investigation, 25-year-old Deja Hines of Southeast, DC was charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed.
The detectives’ investigation determined that the offense is domestic in nature.
CCN: 25088600
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