Coverage dated October 26, 2026

Inmate stabbed to death after fight in DC jail: Police

Headline from DC News Now

An inmate at a jail in the District is dead after a stabbing following a fight Sunday morning, according to police.

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WTOP Washington DC
Inmate dies after being stabbed with ‘makeshift weapon’ in DC jail fight (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Oct 26, 2026
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
An inmate at a D.C. jail has died after being stabbed during a fight inside the facility Sunday morning, a Department of Corrections spokesperson told WTOP.
NOTUS
Man Fatally Stabbed with a ‘Makeshift Weapon’ at D.C. Jail (opens NOTUS)
Published Oct 26, 2026
NOTUS's feed description
He is the fourth inmate to die while in D.C. Department of Corrections custody this year.
DC News Now
Inmate stabbed to death after fight in DC jail: Police (opens DC News Now)
Published Oct 26, 2026
DC News Now's feed description
An inmate at a jail in the District is dead after a stabbing following a fight Sunday morning, according to police.