Fatal Stabbing of Charles Sharp, 56, in Northwest

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred in Northwest.   
 
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at approximately 12:52 a.m., Third District officers responded to the 2900 block of 14th Street, Northwest, for the report of a stabbing.  Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from a puncture wound.  DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and found no signs consistent with life and pronounced the victim dead
 
The victim has been identified as 56-year-old Charles Sharp, of Northwest, DC.
 
Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for each homicide committed in the District of Columbia. 
 
CCN: 26096219