Mass Stabbing on I-495 Beltway Near D.C. Leaves Several People Critically Injured, Suspect Shot by Police
Several people have been stabbed on the outer loop of I-495 in Annandale, Virginia, which is located just outside of Washington, DC.
According to reports, following a multi-car crash, a suspect got out of their vehicle and stabbed four people.
The suspect was later shot down by Virginia State police who responded to the crash.
One victim received CPR on the scene, and the others were reported in critical condition.
LOOK:
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
ABC 7 Now reported that all lanes on the outer loop of I-495 have since been closed due to police activity.
Per ABC 7 Now:
All lanes of Interstate 495’s Outer Loop have been shut down in Annandale, Virginia (Fairfax County) due to police activity.
According to traffic alerts, the closure impacts the southbound side of I-495 between Gallows Road and Route 236.
Officials initially reported multiple lanes were blocked. An update later confirmed that all lanes in the area are now closed.
Drivers should expect significant delays and are urged to seek alternate routes.
Police scanner audio of the attack was released.
LISTEN:
Traffic camera footage with police scanner audio of the stabbing attack on the Beltway/I-495 in Fairfax County, VA
Virginia State Police is the lead investigating agency for the incident, which initially started out as a call for a property damage crash. h/t @Romeo__NoVa pic.twitter.com/jAuSZy1OAZ
— The DC MD VA Live (@TheDMVLive) March 1, 2026
Fairfax County Police’s medevac team was spotted making a landing on the interstate to transport victims.
WATCH:
Footage of Fairfax County Police’s FAIRFAX-1 helicopter landing to medevac one of the victims from the Beltway stabbing attack in northern Virginia pic.twitter.com/KA0VFzOlqz
— The DC MD VA Live (@TheDMVLive) March 1, 2026
This is a developing story…
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