A 21-year-old man was detained after an assault with a deadly weapon incident in Northeast Washington, D.C.
The Metropolitan Police Department stated that on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at around 12:11 p.m., officers responded to a robbery in progress at a business in the 1500 block of Kenilworth Avenue, Northeast.
The suspect, Alexis Rivera, who has no established location, allegedly entered the store and attempted to steal items. When confronted by an employee, a scuffle followed, during which Rivera allegedly produced a knife, causing a wound in the employee’s hand. Rivera then left the scene.
Officers performing a canvass of the area found Rivera minutes later. Rivera was detained and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (a knife).
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