Washington, D.C
Man arrested after attempted robbery leads to knife assault in Northeast DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A 21-year-old man has been arrested following an assault with a dangerous weapon incident in Northeast Washington, D.C.
The Metropolitan Police Department reported that on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at approximately 12:11 p.m., officers responded to a robbery in progress at a business on the 1500 block of Kenilworth Avenue, Northeast.
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The suspect, identified as Alexis Rivera, who has no fixed address, allegedly entered the establishment and attempted to steal merchandise. When confronted by an employee, a struggle ensued, during which Rivera reportedly produced a knife, resulting in a laceration to the employee’s hand. Rivera then fled the scene.
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Officers conducting a canvass of the area located Rivera minutes later. Rivera was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (knife).