Police Activity on Sherman Ave – Reader Reports Stabbing/Homicide

Sherman and Lamont St, NW

A reader reports:

“Police have been on the 3300 block of Sherman Avenue for a deceased female stabbing victim since it was reported at 8am. They have been canvassing the houses on the block for witnesses.”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating and incident that occurred in the 3300 block of Sherman Ave., NW.

If anyone has any information please contact the police department on 202-727-9099.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 3300 block of Sherman Avenue NW. On Sunday, March 8, 2015, at approximately 8:11 am, members of the Fourth District responded to the report of an unconscious person lying in the 3300 block of Sherman Avenue, Northwest. Upon arrival, they located an unidentified adult female suffering from apparent stab wounds. Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded and observed no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on the scene. The decedent’s identity is being withheld at this time, pending positive identification.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 3300 block of Sherman Avenue NW. On Sunday, March 8, 2015, at approximately 8:11 am, members of the Third District responded to the report of an unconscious person lying in the 3300 block of Sherman Avenue, Northwest. Upon arrival, they located an unidentified adult female suffering from apparent stab wounds. Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded and observed no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on the scene.

The decedent has been identified as 37 year-old Alejandra Coronado-Cardona of Northwest, Washington, DC.”