Suspect in Stabbing, Arson Shot by Police at National Harbor

National Harbor, MD - A suspect allegedly involved in a stabbing and arson incident at National Harbor was shot by police on Easter Sunday, prompting an investigation by the Maryland Attorney Generals Independent Investigations Division (IID). The incident occurred after police responded to reports of a stabbing and a fire at the popular waterfront destination.

According to preliminary information, officers encountered the suspect shortly after arriving on the scene. Details surrounding the initial encounter remain limited, but at some point, police discharged their weapons, striking the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for treatment; their condition is currently unknown.

The IID, which investigates all officer-involved deaths in Maryland, has dispatched a team to National Harbor to conduct a thorough investigation. They will be responsible for gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing body-worn camera footage to determine whether the shooting was justified. The results of the investigation will be presented to the Attorney General's Office for review.

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the suspect or the victim of the stabbing. The cause of the fire is also under investigation. National Harbor remained open to the public, though access to the immediate area of the incident was restricted while investigators processed the scene. Further updates will be provided as they become available.