A man died after a family member stabbed him inside their home in Lanham, Maryland, early Thursday in what may have been self-defense, authorities say.
Prince George’s County police responded to Greenfield Drive after a woman stabbed a man at about 7:15 a.m. and then called 911, police said.
The man was taken to a hospital, where he died. His name was not immediately released.
“Preliminarily, we are investigating this as a possible self defense case amongst family members,” Cpl. Antonia Washington said.
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The woman was not immediately arrested. Police said the investigation is in its early stages. They declined to say how the woman and man are related or give their ages. No children were involved.
Officials could be seen carrying evidence bags out of the home.
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Police said they will review evidence with the state’s attorney’s office later, to see if filing charges would be appropriate.
Stay with NBC Washington for more details on this developing story.
