Arrest made, victim identified in deadly DC stabbing

D.C. police have made an arrest in a deadly stabbing in northeast Washington.

What we know:

Officers were called to the 1100 block of First Street at 12:46 a.m. Saturday, where they found 45‑year‑old Marvin Urquhart inside an establishment, conscious and breathing but suffering from multiple stab wounds. D.C. Fire and EMS took him to a hospital, where he later died.

Detectives arrested 50‑year‑old Cadoza Simms at the scene. Investigators believe Simms stabbed Urquhart during a dispute over entering the establishment.

Simms is charged with second‑degree murder while armed.

The Source: Information in this article comes from the Metropolitan Police Department.

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