Rush-hour stabbing in Northwest DC leaves man injured
Neighbors concerned after man stabbed in Chevy Chase
A stabbing in Chevy Chase left a man injured and neighbors concerned.
WASHINGTON - A stabbing in Northwest D.C. around rush-hour left a man injured, and neighbors stunned Monday, according to police.
What we know:
Officers were called to a scene at Connecticut Avenue and Chevy Chase Parkway Northwest around 5:30 p.m.
They arrived to find a man suffering from stab wounds. First responders confirmed that the man was conscious and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
The investigation created disruptions during the evening commute as police stretched yellow crime scene tape across two blocks of Connecticut Avenue, from Huntington Street to Jenifer Street.
Officers parked along the corridor with flashing lights and took photographic evidence at nearby intersections as passing drivers slowed down to navigate around the active scene.
What they're saying:
Neighbors expressed shock over the violent outbreak in what many consider a quiet area.
"This is a pretty safe area; this [is] the first time it’s happened," one bystander noted.
According to a Metropolitan Police Department report, the suspect was stopped a few blocks away from the scene and placed under arrest.
The Source: This information is from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and FOX 5 DC reporting.