Stabbing outside Northwest DC library leaves man dead

Published November 6, 2026 3:38 PM EST
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West End Neighborhood Library Stabbing Investigation 

A stabbing outside a library in Northwest D.C. left a man dead on Friday evening, according to police.

The incident was reported outside the West End Neighborhood Library in the 2300 block of L Street, Northwest, around 1:50 p.m.

Police believe the man was stabbed outside and ran into the library for help. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

A description of the suspect was not given. The stabbing remains under investigation.

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

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