WASHINGTON — A suspect is dead after police say he stole a car and crashed it in Northeast D.C. on Thursday.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, a man was carjacked in the 1500 block of of Kenilworth Avenue, Northeast Thursday afternoon.
Detectives say the suspect took off in the stolen car and immediately crashed it.
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene following the crash.
Further investigation revealed the suspect was stabbed when the carjacking occurred, but police have not said who they believe stabbed the suspect.
Police will reveal the man's identify pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation into this incident is active and ongoing.
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