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Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) Offense: Unit Block of Florida Avenue, Northeast

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Thursday, October 29, 2020, in the Unit block of Florida Avenue, Northeast.

At approximately 9:03 pm, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect brandished a knife and stabbed the victim. The suspect then fled the scene. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was treated on scene by DC Fire and EMS officials.

The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photo and video below:

https://youtu.be/GpHxFNR9YYc

Anyone who can identify this individual or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.