Washington, DC mass stabbing: Several injured, suspect arrested - What we know so far

A mass stabbing incident took place in the area of Montello Avenue and Simms Place Northeast in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. A suspect has been arrested.

Updated on: Apr 4, 2025, 02:19:35 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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A mass stabbing incident in Northeast Washington, D.C. has left several people injured. The incident took place in the area of Montello Avenue and Simms Place Northeast. A suspect has been arrested.

A mass stabbing incident took place in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. (UnSplash)

“Stabbing investigation in the area of Montello Avenue and Simms Place NE,” Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said in a X post. “MPD is on scene of numerous people stabbed in the area of Meigs Pl & Montello Ave NE. One suspect has been arrested. PIO en route to the scene.”

The following roads have been closed due to police activity:

Montello Avenue between Mt. Olivet Road and Holbrook Terrace NE

West Virginia Avenue between Mt. Olivet Road and Holbrook Terrace NE

Fox 5 reports that five victims have been confirmed, though the total number of injured adults remains unknown. The condition of the victims has not been disclosed.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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