Crime & Safety

Update: Police Investigate Stabbing Death of Riverdale Woman

Police look for suspects and a motive.

Update, Aug. 25, 10:45 p.m.: Police found a woman suffering from a stab wound at 8:30 p.m. Friday in the 5600 block of Kennedy Street in Riverdale, MD, according to Prince George's County police. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police were in search of a suspect and motive in the case.

Original Post, Aug. 25, 4:50 p.m.: Prince George's police are investigating the stabbing and death of a woman in the 5600 block of Kennedy Street in Riverdale, MD, according to Prince George's County Police Pfc. Iris Acosta.

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Officers responded to the scene Friday at about 8:30 p.m. and found the woman inside with trauma to her body, Acosta said. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Acosta. There was no sign of forced entry.

Police ask that anyone with information about this case call the PGPD Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone, or go to the PGPD website to submit a tip online.

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