Multiple Inmates Injured in Stabbing at DC Department of Corrections: Victim Identified as Darrow Johnson

WASHINGTON — An investigation is underway after a stabbing incident left several inmates injured at the Department of Corrections (DOC) Central Detention Facility in D.C. on Sunday morning.

The Metropolitan Police Department received a call at 10:20 a.m. reporting the stabbing at the jail located in the 1900 block of D Street, SE. Authorities arrived at the scene and discovered at least two inmates who had been stabbed. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown, but they were conscious and breathing when transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The investigation into this incident at the D.C. Jail is currently active and ongoing. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

It is important to note that this is not the first violent incident to occur at the D.C. jail. Just last month, a man was arrested for fatally stabbing another man at the same facility. The victim was identified as 34-year-old Darrow Johnson from Clinton, Maryland. The suspect, a resident of Washington D.C., was charged with assault with intent to kill using a knife.

The safety and security of inmates is a matter of utmost importance. Incidents like these highlight the need for enhanced security measures within correctional facilities. Authorities must ensure the well-being of both the inmates and staff members.

WUSA9 will closely monitor this incident and provide updates as they become available. Safety at correctional facilities should always be a priority, and it is crucial for authorities to thoroughly investigate and address any security concerns that arise.