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Man dead in Dupont Circle stabbing

Police say the 47-year-old man died from his injuries at an area hospital Wednesday night.

WASHINGTON — D.C. homicide detectives are investigating after a man was stabbed to death in Dupont Circle Wednesday night.

Metropolitan Police Department officers were called to a reported stabbing just before 10 p.m. in the 2000 block of P Street – near Hopkins Street.

Police at the scene said the victim was conscious and breathing when he was taken to an area hospital. Investigators say the man later died from his injuries and homicide detectives were called to the scene. 

The man killed has been identified by police as 47-year-old Mubarak Mursal, of no fixed address.

The investigation remains ongoing. Police have not released any information on a suspect or suspects in this case. 

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 202-727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411. 

This is a developing story. Stick with WUSA9 for additional updates as they become available.

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