Crime & Safety

Suspects Sought In Sterling Stabbing: Sheriff

Authorities are looking for two men who stabbed a man in the stomach after taunting him early Sunday morning in Sterling: LCSO

STERLING, VA —Authorities are looking for two men who stabbed a man in the stomach after taunting him early Sunday morning in the 46000 block of Fessenden Terrace, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. The suspects are described as white. One was wearing a dark jacket and jeans, and the other was wearing shorts and a light grey or white t-shirt.

Shortly after 2:30 a.m., police say the victim was walking around the complex when the two men approached him from behind and began making derogatory comments toward him. When he turned around, one of the men whipped out a knife and thrust it into his stomach. He was taken to a local hospital with injures serious but non life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information is urged to call 703-777-0475. (For more local news, click here to sign up for real-time news alerts. Also, like us on Facebook, and if you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)



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