Six injured in Washington stabbing; suspect in custody

WASHINGTON: Six individuals were injured in Washington after a man, reportedly in an “altered mental state” due to an unknown substance, began stabbing people in the Trinidad neighbourhood. 

The suspect, who also stabbed himself during the attack, is now in custody, ABC News reported.

The incident took place on Thursday around 3:22 p.m. near Montello Avenue and Meigs Place NE. Police responded swiftly, finding several people suffering from stab wounds.

According to Washington Police Chief Pamela Smith, the suspect first stabbed himself while walking down the street before attacking a female acquaintance who was with him. He then went on to stab others, including two good Samaritans who attempted to intervene.

The Metropolitan Police Department announced on X: “Alert: We are investigating a stabbing in the area of Montello Avenue and Simms Place NE. If you have information, call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.” (IANS)

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