Document: Homicide in Southeast

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Metropolitan Police Department detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on Aug. 14, at approximately 9:45 p.m., on the 3900 block of 4th Street, SE.

MPD officers responded to the location for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers found 41-year-old Cynthia Stewart inside of a residence, suffering from apparent stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.