Man pepper sprayed and stabbed in DC; suspect in custody

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A 43-year-old was arrested after a stabbing in Northwest D.C. on the Fourth of July, police said.

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Around 11:20 p.m., on Friday, officers responded to the 900 block of G St. for reports of a disorderly individual with a knife. Upon arrival, officers found a man who had been pepper sprayed and stabbed, but was conscious and breathing.

He was transported to the hospital.

The suspect was found a short time later and was identified as 43-year-old Aaren Striplin. He was found with a knife and pepper spray and taken into custody, according to police…

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