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- September 5, 2023
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The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Homicide Branch is investigating a homicide that occurred on Aug. 22 on the 100 block of M Street, NE.
According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location for the report of a stabbing, where they located an adult male suffering from stab wounds. He was transported to an area hospital for the treatment of life-threatening injuries, where, despite all lifesaving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries on Sept. 4.
The victim was identified as 30-year-old Marcus Thurman.
On Aug. 22, MPD arrested and charged 22-year-old Stephen Herring with assault with intent to kill while armed with a knife, which MPD detective are working with prosecutors to upgrade the charges.