Man stabbed, critically hurt near Audi Field
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) was at the scene of a stabbing near Audi Field on Saturday night.
The stabbing happened on the corner of 2nd Street and T Street NW just before 6:30 p.m. MPD said a man was stabbed multiple times.
He was taken to a hospital with critical injuries.
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D.C. United was scheduled to play against the Seattle Sounders at Audi Field at 7:30 p.m. In a statement, D.C. United said the following:
D.C. United is aware of the incident that occurred outside of Audi Field tonight on the corner of 2nd Street and T Street SW. Emergency personnel from the Metropolitan Police Department DC FEMS swiftly responded to the incident as they were already on site supporting our match as usual. The victim was transported by D.C. Fire and EMS to a local hospital. This was an isolated incident, and the Metropolitan Police Department has advised that they have the suspect in custody. D.C. United is cooperating with the Metropolitan Police Department investigation. There is no ongoing threat to Audi Field or its guests, and the 7:30 p.m. game will kick off as scheduled.
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