Friday, September 1, 2023
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Third District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Thursday, August 31, 2023, in the 1500 block of North Capitol Street, Northwest.
At approximately 8:17 am, Third District officers responded to the location for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers made contact with an adult male stabbing victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers.
On Thursday, August 31, 2023, 21-year-old Damario Thornton, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).
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