Woman charged in fatal stabbing of female acquaintance in Dumfries

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - A woman has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing another woman to death in Dumfries on Sunday, according to police reports.

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Prince William County police say officers responded to a house in the 4000 block of White Haven Dr in Dumfries on Sunday to investigate a stabbing.

The investigation revealed that the victim, 27-year-old Christina Lanette Smith, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, Rollanda Latavia Garrett, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated while inside the home.

Rollanda Latavia Garrett (PHOTO: Prince William County police)

During the encounter, Garrett retrieved a knife and stabbed Smith in the upper body. A witness to the incident attempted to render aid to Smith until rescue personnel arrived. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Garrett was detained by officers at the scene. She was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and is being held on no bond.