The Metropolitan Police Department has taken a juvenile into custody following a stabbing incident in Northeast D.C. last weekend. According to a press release from the MPD, the violence erupted last Saturday, when officers discovered a young male with a stab wound around 7:06 p.m. in the 1600 block of Maryland Avenue, Northeast.
Fortunately, the victim was conscious and breathing when law enforcement arrived on the scene. After being transported to a local hospital by DC Fire and EMS, it was determined that he sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Working swiftly, detectives conducted an investigation which concluded with the arrest of a 13-year-old male from the same area, charging him with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).
The incident is still under active investigation as the authorities continue to gather facts and information. The MPD has made a public call for assistance and urges anyone with knowledge of the stabbing to promptly make contact. They caution that no one should take action on their own but should instead notify the police by calling (202) 727-9099 or texting a tip to the TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
The police department is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of those involved. The full details of the arrest and plea for public assistance can be found on the MPD's official website.
