At least seven individuals have been injured in a stabbing incident in Washington, D.C., including a grandmother and her grandchildren, according to police reports.
On Thursday, April 3, the Metropolitan Police Department stated around 3:45 p.m. local time that they were responding to a mass stabbing at the intersection of Meigs Place and Montello Avenue in Northeast D.C.
The police announced on social media that multiple people were stabbed in that area and confirmed the arrest of a suspect.
A spokesperson for D.C. Fire and EMS informed reporters that seven victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
During a press conference at the scene, MPD Chief Pamela Smith described the attack as a “senseless assault.” She added that the suspect was found lying on the ground nearby and was taken into custody. A bloodied knife believed to be used in the attack was also located at the scene.
Chief Smith mentioned that the man appeared to be in an altered mental state, possibly due to an unknown substance. It was reported that he began by stabbing himself before attacking a female companion and then assaulted others who were nearby.
Smith highlighted the bravery of two individuals who tried to help during the incident, both of whom were injured as a result.
Six victims, four women and two men, were transported to hospitals, all reported to be in stable condition later that day. Although a grandmother and her grandchildren were among those hurt, there were no minors involved in the attack.
In her statement, Chief Smith urged bystanders to refrain from intervening in such dangerous situations, despite the good intentions of those who tried to help.
