Daughter Stabs Man During Southeast Washington Apartment Fight; Police File Strangulation-Related Charges, No Charge For Daughter
Incident reported in Ward 8 apartment complex late Feb. 15
A late-night altercation inside an apartment building in Southeast Washington ended with a man hospitalized from a stab wound and a separate set of criminal charges tied to an alleged strangulation during the same incident, authorities said.
The stabbing was reported shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2026, at an apartment complex in the 600 block of Howard Road SE, in the Bridge District area. Police and medics responded and located a man with a stab wound. He was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Police describe a domestic dispute that escalated into violence
Investigators said the stabbing occurred during a confrontation in which the man allegedly assaulted a woman by strangulation. Police said the woman’s daughter intervened by grabbing a kitchen knife and stabbing the man, bringing the assault to a stop.
Police did not release names of the individuals involved, and they did not publicly clarify the relationship between the man and the woman. The department also did not provide details on the ages of those involved, the severity of the man’s injuries, or whether any additional weapons were recovered.
Charging decisions: suspect faces charges; daughter will not
Police said the daughter will not face charges related to the stabbing. The man was later charged in connection with the alleged assault and strangulation. Authorities did not disclose whether the charging decision was made at the scene or after consultation with prosecutors, nor did they specify the precise statutes cited beyond the assault and strangulation allegations.
What is confirmed and what remains unresolved
Confirmed by police: A stabbing was reported inside the 600 block of Howard Road SE shortly after 11 p.m. Feb. 15, 2026; an injured man was transported to a hospital; charges were filed alleging assault and strangulation; the woman’s daughter will not be charged for the stabbing.
Not publicly clarified: The exact sequence of events leading to the confrontation; the relationship among the parties; whether any prior incidents were reported; and the man’s current medical condition.
Police said the woman’s daughter will not face charges related to the stabbing, while the man was charged with assault and strangulation offenses stemming from the same incident.
Investigation status
Detectives remained involved following the response, and the case remained under investigation as authorities continued to document evidence and finalize accounts of what occurred inside the apartment. Police have not indicated whether additional witnesses were interviewed outside the immediate household, or whether any surveillance footage was obtained from the building.
The department encouraged anyone with information related to the incident to contact police.