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- October 8, 2024
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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 35-year-old Tommy Whack, who is charged with first-degree murder while armed – felony murder for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of 53-year-old Fasil Teklemariam, that took place on April 5, in the 1300 block of Peabody Street, NW.
Upon responding to reports of an unconscious person, officers discovered Teklemariam, who was pronounced dead at the scene due to stab wounds. This is the third arrest in the case, with a 22-year-old female from Bowie, MD, and a 19-year-old woman of no fixed address previously charged with the same crime.