Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide that happened on Feb. 12.
At around 12:39 a.m., officers responded to the 2100 block of 36th Place, SE for the report of a stabbing, according to a press release.
There, they found 24 year-old Aaron Smith on a sidewalk, suffering from a stab wound. He was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Preliminary investigation at the scene led detectives to a residence on this block. Officers entered the residence and found 60 year-old Edward Smith suffering from multiple stab wounds.
Detectives’ investigation identified Aaron Smith as their suspect. Officers arrested him for second-degree murder while armed.
“The detectives’ investigation also revealed that this offense was domestic in nature,” the press release states.
