Police Seek Suspect in Knife Assault: 1600 Block Benning Rd NE

DC Metropolitan Police

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in the 1600 Block of Benning Road, Northeast.

At approximately 7:07 pm, the suspect brandished a knife and stabbed the victim. The suspect then fled the scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photo below:

Anyone who can identify this individual or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police

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