The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the community’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in an assault with a dangerous weapon (knife) that occurred in Northwest. 

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at approximately 10:09 p.m., First District officers responded to the unit block of Banner Lane, Northwest, for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male conscious and breathing, suffering from a stab wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. The investigation revealed an altercation escalated, and the suspect stabbed the victim.

The suspect can be seen in the photo below:

Anyone who can identify this suspect, or 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 $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.

CCN: 26148007

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