Washington DC: Stabbing, shooting reported at I-495 with multiple injuries; videos surface

Reports cite a stabbing and possible shooting on I-495 near Washington, DC on Sunday; multiple likely injured. Traffic cam video shows emergency response.

Updated on: Mar 2, 2026, 01:28:57 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Reports are emerging of an incident of stabbing and possible shooting at the Interstate 495 near Washington DC on Sunday afternoon.

Details on the injuries are unclear, as of yet. However, reports coming in on social media say that at least four have been stabbed.

A traffic camera video of the incident on I-495 emerged, which showed vehicles caught on the side of the beltway as the emergency response took place.

Here's the video:

A video shared by a driver on I-495 showed first responders attending to a victim lying on the road. Here's the video:

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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