D.C. police are asking for help identifying a man accused of striking another person with a wooden cane during an argument inside a home in Southwest Washington. The incident was reported around 6 a.m. Thursday in the 1800 block of Half Street SW, and police said the man left afterward.
According to WJLA, the confrontation began as an argument inside the Southwest home before it turned physical, with the suspect allegedly striking the victim with the cane. A surveillance camera captured an image of the man police are now trying to identify, and investigators are asking the public for help tracking him down, according to Metropolitan Police Department.
Police have not publicly said whether the other person was injured, and they have not released the man's name, age or a physical description. Anyone who recognizes him should not approach or try to intervene, police said, but should contact authorities instead.
Reward Offered for Information
The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in the case. Tipsters can text 50411 or call 202-727-9099 to share what they know with investigators, according to Metropolitan Police Department.
Related case and victim assistance
In a separate case, the Metropolitan Police Department said suspects assaulted a victim in the 400 block of 8th Street Southeast on March 8, 2026, and later charged four people with aggravated assault. That case involved multiple suspects and a different location and date from the Half Street investigation. People affected by an assault may have access to support even before an arrest. The Metropolitan Police Department says the D.C. Crime Victims Compensation Program can assist eligible innocent victims of violent crime and their families with expenses including medical and mental-health costs and lost wages. The D.C. Crime Victims Compensation Program says crime victims may be eligible for financial assistance and lists 202-879-4216 for information.
No further details about the relationship between the two people or what prompted the argument have been made public. The investigation remains active as of Friday.
