Wednesday afternoon in Northeast D.C., a teenage boy was found stabbed on the 1500 block of Harry Thomas Way NE, a stretch lined with apartment buildings in Eckington. Officers said he was conscious and breathing when they arrived, and medics rushed him to a local hospital for treatment. Detectives quickly opened an investigation and began canvassing the neighborhood for anyone who saw what happened.
According to DC News Now, the Metropolitan Police Department said officers located the juvenile at the scene and that he was taken to the hospital for care. The department is asking anyone with information to call (202) 727-9099 or text tips, photos, or video to 50411. As of Wednesday evening, authorities had not announced any arrests.
Suspect Description And Police Appeal
Investigators were searching for "a boy about 6 feet tall wearing a black mask," an MPD alert stated, as reported by DC News Now. Detectives urged anyone who may have witnessed the stabbing or who has surveillance footage from the area to contact police so they can piece together a timeline of events.
Where It Happened
The 1500 block of Harry Thomas Way NE sits just north of New York Avenue in Eckington and includes several apartment complexes and residential homes. The Washington Post previously reported a multi‑victim shooting on the same block in January 2025, a reminder that the corridor has seen other violent incidents in recent seasons.
MPD said the investigation into Wednesday's stabbing remains active and reiterated that tips can be called in to (202) 727-9099 or sent by text to 50411. The department notes that its tip line is monitored around the clock and is asking anyone with information or relevant video to come forward so detectives can follow up on leads.
