Man Stabbed Victim After Fight With Family Member In Stafford: Police

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A man stabbed a victim in Stafford on Tuesday morning, the county sheriff's office said in a news release. Investigators believe the victim was stabbed after trying to intervene in a fight between the suspect and a family member.

The victim, who police only identified as a male, received treatment at an area hospital. His injuries were not life-threatening.

Authorities identified the suspect as 24-year-old Randull Washington Jr. Washington is charged with felony assault and domestic assault and battery.

If convicted of both charges, Washington could face up to 6 years in prison, based on Virginia's sentencing guidelines.

Washington is being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

The stabbing occurred around 8 a.m. on Tuesday in the Shelton Knolls neighborhood, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. Investigators said Washington was upset about a family matter and started making threats.

An argument broke out with another family member and evolved into a fight, according to authorities. During the fight, the victim tried to intervene. Washington then stabbed the victim in the back of the neck, police said.

The victim and the family member took the knife away from Washington and restrained him until help arrived.

There are a number of resources available to victims of domestic violence in Virginia. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be found at 1-800-799-7233. Virginia's family violence hotline can be reached at 1-800-838-8238.