Washington, D.C. A series of stabbings left seven people injured, including the suspect, in Washington, D.C., on Friday. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) reported that the suspect, believed to be intoxicated, engaged in a rampage, randomly attacking individuals across several locations.
Police responded to multiple calls reporting stabbings throughout the day. Six victims sustained stab wounds and were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The suspect also suffered self-inflicted wounds and is currently in police custody while receiving medical attention.
"We are still investigating the circumstances surrounding these incidents," said a spokesperson for the MPD. "The suspect's motive is currently unknown, but we believe he was in an altered mental state at the time of the attacks."
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information about the stabbings to contact the Metropolitan Police Department. The extent of the victims' injuries is not yet fully known, but authorities are providing updates as they become available. The incident has raised concerns about public safety in the nation's capital.
DC Stabbing Spree: Seven Injured, Suspect in Custody
A man believed to be under the influence stabbed six people and himself in a series of random attacks in Washington, D.C., on Friday. The Metropolitan Police Department responded to multiple incidents across the city. All victims and the suspect are receiving medical treatment. Police are investigating the motive behind the stabbings.