MPD 7D | Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) Offense: 1500 b/o W Street, SE

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Seventh District announce an arrest has been made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Sunday, April 25, 2021, in the 1500 Block of W Street, Southeast. 

At approximately 5:00 pm, the suspect and victim were engaged in an argument at the listed location.  The argument escalated into a physical altercation. During the altercation, the suspect brandished a knife and stabbed the victim.  The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. The victim and suspect were transported to local hospitals for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

On Sunday, April 25, 2021, 54-year-old Anthony Harris, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).