Man stabbed in Northwest DC, surveillance footage shows assailant on the run

WASHINGTON (7News) — An adult man was stabbed Friday, May 17, in Northwest D.C., according to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials.

At approximately 1:57 a.m., MPD officials responded to the 400 block of 2nd and D streets NWin in response to the report of a stabbing.

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The victim claims he was breaking up a fight between the suspect and a third party when the suspect stabbed him in the back, according to court documents. The victim then reported having defended himself by hitting his attacker, who still had a knife in his hand, with a wooden board. After being hit with the board, the attacker fled.

MPD was called to the scene shortly after the incident. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his non-life-threatening knife wound.

Surveillance footage captured the suspect.

Detectives ask that if anyone can identify the suspect, call (202) 727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411.