The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in Southeast.   

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at approximately 11:36 a.m., First District officers responded to the 1900 block of D Street, Southeast, for the report of a stabbing inside of the D.C. Central Detention Facility. Upon arrival to the infirmary, officers and DC Fire and EMS located an adult male, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from apparent stab wounds. Despite all life-saving efforts by DC Fire and EMS, the male victim was pronounced dead on the scene. 

The decedent has been identified as 30-year-old Malik Williams, of Southeast, D.C.

Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide committed in the District of Columbia. 

CCN: 26153172

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