Forestville Man Arrested After Stabbing Man Who Tried to Break Up a Fight: Police

FORESTVILLE, MD — Police have arrested a man in connection with the killing of another man who tried to break up a fight in Forestville on Sunday. Keenan Savoy Fitzgerald, 27, of Temple Hills faces first and second degree murder charges after police say he stabbed 50-year-old Emmanuel Sutton of Southeast D.C.

Police were called to the 7800 block of Parston Drive at around 2:45 a.m. on Oct. 9 over a report of a stabbing. Once there, they discovered Sutton suffering from trauma to the upper body, according to a report from the Prince George's County Police Department, which noted that he was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital.

Authorities believe that Fitzgerald was involved in a fight with another man when Sutton tried to break it up, prompting Fitzgerald to stab him, the report states.

Fitzgerald is being held by the Department of Corrections.

The report adds: "Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing 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 www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online."

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