MPD Makes Arrest in Northwest Homicide

The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a fatal stabbing in Northwest.

On Friday, January 17, 2025, at approximately 11:48 a.m., Fourth District officers responded to the 1300 block of Missouri Avenue, Northwest for a check on the welfare. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female, inside of an apartment, suffering from stab wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life the victim was pronounced dead. The suspect was arrested by responding officers.

The decedent has been identified as 83-year-old Sandra Mundle, of Northwest, DC.

On Friday, January 17, 2025, 31-year-old Christopher Holness, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed. The detectives' investigation determined that this offense was domestic in nature.

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