WASHINGTON, D.C. — A violent double stabbing incident occurred in Southwest D.C., leading to the temporary closure of a Metro station and a local Safeway store on Monday. The altercation, which involved a security guard from the Safeway store, resulted in injuries to two men.
According to multiple eyewitness accounts, the incident began inside the Safeway store. The confrontation between the security guard and another individual escalated, eventually spilling over to the nearby Waterfront Metro station, specifically on the escalators.
Both victims are expected to make a full recovery, and one individual has been taken into custody in relation to the incident. In the aftermath, the Safeway store and the Waterfront Metro station have reopened to the public.
During the investigation, Metro trains were temporarily diverted from stopping at the Waterfront station, and a shuttle service was provided to assist riders. The event caused considerable congestion in the area, with many shoppers and passersby left wondering about the nature of the incident, including whether it was an attempted robbery. However, police have yet to confirm the motive behind the stabbing.