Steven Schwartz: DC man charged with murder after stabbing 81-yr-old wife to death in apartment

NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON: The atmosphere of fear engulfed everyone in a Northwest DC apartment as an elderly man took the life of his wife.

At a residence in DC, an 85-year-old man was arrested for fatally stabbing his 81-year-old wife. Furthermore, another individual was found at the scene with self-inflicted injuries.

Despite the efforts of the medics who transported both the unidentified man and the victim to the local hospital, the elderly woman tragically passed away shortly thereafter.

As the investigation progressed, authorities provided clear details about the charges filed against the suspect and the timeline when the police responded to the crime scene.

What happened at the crime scene?

In Northwest DC near Logan Circle, an 85-year-old man allegedly stabbed and killed his 81-year-old wife on Sunday, according to the police.

Responding to a stabbing call around 3:40 pm, DC officers discovered Sharron Hilda Schwartz injured inside her apartment on Corcoran Street NW.

Sharron Hilda found near the front door with a stab wound, was swiftly transported by medics, along with another man exhibiting self-inflicted injuries, to local hospitals.

Unfortunately, Schwartz succumbed to her injuries shortly thereafter.

Additionally, a man was found with injuries in the residence, with the police suspecting that he was self-inflicted. Further details about the man will be provided by the police at a later time.

What are the charges placed on Steven Schwartz?

The law enforcement officials detained Steven Schwartz, the 85-year-old, victim's spouse.

The police charged Steven Schwartz with second-degree murder while being armed. Both the victim and the suspect were confirmed to be a married couple as per NBC Washington.

Ongoing investigations aim to provide more clarity on the unidentified injured man discovered with self-inflicted injuries.

Additionally, details about the events leading to the tragic end of the elderly couple's lives will be reported at a later time.