Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a man who attempted to stab two employees inside of a business in Northwest.
On Monday, January 1, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the suspect entered a store in the 1700 block of Corcoran Street, Northwest, despite being previously barred from the premises. An employee alerted a security guard, who then approached the suspect to escort him out of the store. The suspect brandished a knife and attempted to stab both employees, but fortunately neither was injured. The suspect fled the scene shortly afterward.
On Monday, January 6, 2025, 26-year-old Warran Welcome of Northwest, D.C., was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).
CCN: 25000471
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