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April 28, 2001
Fatal Stabbing on 15th Street, NW

At approximately 1:30 am, on Saturday, April 28, 2001, officers from the Third Distric t were called to 2801 15th Street, NW, to investigate the report of an assault. Upon their arrival inside a third-floor apartment at that location, the officers discovered an adult Hispanic male lying on the floor. The victim was found to be suffering from apparent multiple stab wounds. The man was subsequently transported to D.C. General Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 3:30 am.

The name of the victim is being withheld at this time pending the proper notification of the next-of-kin.

The case is currently under investigation by detectives of the Third District. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call detectives at 202-673-6914 or the DC Crime Solvers Unit at 1-800-673-2777.

The Metropolitan Police Department is currently offering a TEN THOUSAND-DOLLAR REWARD to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.