Document: Homicide: 1900 Block of E Street, Southeast

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The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is investigating a homicide that occurred on Aug. 19 on the 1900 block of E Street, SE.

According to MPD documents, on Aug. 17, officers responded to the location for the report of a stabbing, where they located an adult male stabbing victim. He was transported to a local hospital in grave condition, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The victim was identified as 34-year-old Darrow Johnson.

On Aug. 17, 30-year-old Mussay Rezene was arrested and charged with assault with intent to kill (knife). MPD is discussing upgrading charges with the United States Attorney’s Office.