52-Year-Old Woman Found Dead With Stab Wounds During Welfare Check

52-Year-Old Woman Found Dead With Stab Wounds During Welfare Check
File Photo: Crime Scene Tape, Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A 52-year-old woman was found stabbed during a welfare check Monday afternoon in Southeast D.C. 52-year-old Regina Morris was found with at least one stab wound by authorities after someone called police for a welfare check.

Just before 3 pm, police arrived at a residence at the Unit Block of Potomac Avenue to investigate a welfare check. Officers discovered Morris at the location suffering from at least one stab wound. Morris was pronounced dead at the scene.

If you have any information about this incident or recognize the suspect, please take no action but call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The stabbing remains under investigation.