WASHINGTON, D.C. — A brutal stabbing combined with a dog attack sent one man to the hospital Tuesday night after he was found bleeding inside a gas station on Benning Road, according to investigators.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. in the 5000 block of Benning Road, where responding officers were flagged down and directed to the wounded man lying on the floor of the gas station. The victim was suffering from multiple stab wounds as well as apparent dog bite injuries.
Police issued a lookout for a suspect described as having short dreadlocks and armed with a knife. Officials have not released further details about the suspect or the circumstances leading up to the attack.
Search continues for suspect as investigation remains active
The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Authorities have not disclosed the current condition of the man or confirmed whether the suspect’s dog was involved in the assault.
The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement urging anyone with information to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips anonymously to 50411.
Key Points
- Man found bleeding inside gas station on Benning Road with stab wounds and dog bites
- Police searching for suspect with short dreadlocks armed with a knife
- Victim transported to hospital; investigation remains ongoing
A stabbing and dog attack at a D.C. gas station turned violent Tuesday night, leaving one man hospitalized as police hunt for the suspect.