A family dispute in Silver Spring has landed a father and his adult daughter behind bars, after Montgomery County police say a June 4 stabbing inside their shared home left one person with a serious chest wound.
Detectives identified the suspects as 54-year-old William Andrew Dunn and 24-year-old Brittany Elaine Dunn. Police say the investigation into what led up to the violence is still very much active.
Arrests and charges
According to FOX 5 DC, Montgomery County police charged William and Brittany Dunn with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault and related offenses following the attack.
FOX 5 DC reports that the victim was stabbed in the upper chest and that both suspects were taken to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit after their arrests. Officials have not released the victim's identity or given any public update on the person's condition.
Where and how it happened
The county's call summary, republished by MoCo Show, lists the stabbing at about 5:08 p.m. on June 4 in the 3700 block of Stepping Stone Lane in the Montgomery County Police Department's 3rd District.
The summary states the victim was stabbed during an argument and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives are still working to determine what sparked the confrontation and whether anyone else played a role.
What police allege
FOX 5 DC reports that investigators believe the Dunns attacked the victim inside the home the three shared, and that officers had been looking for the pair before they were taken into custody.
Officials have not released any details about a possible motive, and Montgomery County police say the case remains open. Prosecutors will decide how to proceed with charging documents and court appearances following the department's booking process.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Montgomery County police; non-emergency reports can be made at 301-279-8000, according to Montgomery County. Residents with video or other tips are urged to share them with detectives as the case moves forward. This story may be updated if the Montgomery County Department of Police or the State's Attorney's Office releases additional details.
