Police in Washington, D.C., said they are conducting a stabbing investigation outside the Trump International Hotel a couple blocks away from the White House.
The Metropolitan Police Department tweeted at 6:12 p.m. on Thursday, saying it has no suspect information and asking the public to share any relevant information.
ALERT: Stabbing Investigation at the intersection of 12th St NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW, No Suspect information at this current time.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20210009802
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) January 6, 2021
The address described in the tweet is that of the city’s Trump International Hotel.
NBC News White House correspondent Geoff Bennett tweeted shortly thereafter, “DC Police tell NBC an adult male has been stabbed outside of the Trump Hotel. The victim has been transported conscious and breathing. No arrests have been made.”
DC Police tell NBC an adult male has been stabbed outside of the Trump Hotel. The victim has been transported conscious and breathing. No arrests have been made.
— Geoff Bennett (@GeoffRBennett) January 6, 2021
The identity of the victim is still unclear.
The investigation comes one day after rioters breached Capitol Hill, forcing members of Congress to evacuate and hunker down for several hours before they could finish affirming President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
