Man found dead in Northwest DC library bathroom after stabbing
WASHINGTON - A man was found dead inside the bathroom of a Northwest D.C. library on Friday afternoon after a stabbing, police said.
The incident was reported in the West End Neighborhood Library around 1:50 p.m. in the 2300 block of L Street, Northwest. A patron entered the bathroom and found the man. Officers arrived to find the victim with a stab wound.
Officers believe the stabbing occurred in the bathroom and said multiple people were inside the library when it happened. A kitchen knife was found on the scene.
Police are working to identify a suspect.
According to a statement from D.C. Public Library officials, the West End Library has a dedicated police officer on staff who was present at the time of the stabbing.
Officials said the library will remain closed through Sunday, Nov. 8, reopening on Monday, Nov. 9. The nearest public library is the Georgetown Library at 3260 R Street, Northwest.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099 or by texting a tip to 50411.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Metropolitan Police Department.