Police and emergency crews reportedly responded to a vehicle collision and stabbing on an interstate near Washington, D.C.
“SEVERAL PEOPLE STABBED ON THE BELTWAY WITH SHOTS FIRED BY VIRGINIA STATE POLICE: Outer loop of I-495 at Little River Turnpike in Annandale, VA— a suspect is down after shots were reportedly fired by Virginia State Police. At least FOUR victims have been stabbed on the Beltway; two are reported in critical condition,” The DC MD VA Live wrote.
“Fairfax County Police are assisting VSP Troopers with shutting down the Outerloop of the Beltway now,” it added.
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SEVERAL PEOPLE STABBED ON THE BELTWAY WITH SHOTS FIRED BY VIRGINIA STATE POLICE: Outer loop of I-495 at Little River Turnpike in Annandale, VA— a suspect is down after shots were reportedly fired by Virginia State Police.
At least FOUR victims have been stabbed on the Beltway;… pic.twitter.com/GtueO3hPxe
— The DC MD VA Live (@TheDMVLive) March 1, 2026
“Multiple emergency crews are on the scene of a mass stabbing with shots fired on I-495 near Washington, D.C. At least four people have been stabbed on the Beltway, and the suspect has been taken down,” Rawsalerts wrote.
🚨#BREAKING: Multiple emergency crews are on the scene of a mass stabbing with shots fired on I-495 near Washington, D.C. At least four people have been stabbed on the Beltway, and the suspect has been taken down. pic.twitter.com/9CGPpm42hE
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) March 1, 2026
FOX 5 DC confirmed:
Police activity has shut down all southbound lanes on Interstate 495 between Gallows Road and Little River Turnpike.
ADVERTISEMENTOfficials say emergency crews responded to reports of a vehicle collision and stabbing on the interstate.
Traffic is currently being detoured at Exit 50a onto Route 29/Route 50.
Officials have yet to release further details about the investigation.
This story is developing.Â
