Document: Police Arrest Suspect for Fatal Stabbing in Dupont Circle

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 46-year-old Donald Shields, who is alleged to be involved in a fatal stabbing in Dupont Circle on Dec 30.

The victim, identified as 36-year-old Dominique Ratiff of Southeast, DC, was found with a stab wound and later pronounced dead at a hospital.

Shields, who was arrested on May 8, has been charged with second-degree murder while armed.