Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch and First District announce a woman has been arrested for a fatal stabbing that occurred in Southeast, DC.
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at approximately 3:45 p.m., First District officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 900 block of 5th Street, Southeast. They located an adult male victim suffering from stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The victim has been identified as 71-year-old Charmaine Smith of Southeast, DC.
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 60-year-old Linda Archie of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Kill (Knife). Detectives are working with the United States Attorney’s Office to upgrade the charges.