Sunday, July 26, 2026
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces the arrest of the suspect in an assault in Northwest.
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Third District officers responded to the report of an aggravated assault in the 1300 block of North Capitol Street, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers found a woman, conscious and breathing, suffering from a stab wound. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported the woman to an area hospital for treatment. The suspect remained on scene and was arrested by responding officers.
As a result of the detectives' investigation, 30-year-old Kevin Joseph Vaughn of no fixed address was charged with Assault with Intent to Kill.
CCN: 26103607
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