IAN ANDRE ZEPHYRIN, 45, CHARGED WITH ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KILL
A Washington DC man has been charged with assault with intent to kill and assault on a police officer after allegedly attacking an MPD officer with a knife during a confrontation in Northwest.
According to court documents, on June 24, 2025, at approximately 8:31 a.m., MPD officers responded to a call regarding a theft in progress at a CVS in Northwest. A CVS employee reported that Ian Zephyrin had allegedly filled a reusable bag with unpaid merchandise and walked past all points of sale, last seen heading northbound towards V Street NW.
When approached by officers, Zephyrin fled, dropping the allegedly stolen merchandise. Officers pursued Zephyrin and attempted to apprehend him, but during the apprehension, Zephyrin allegedly pulled out a knife with a black handle and silver blade and swung it multiple times at the MPD officer, striking the officer in the head and causing the officer to bleed profusely.
The injured MPD officer sustained severe injuries to the head, including a three-inch laceration that required 30 stitches. Zephyrin was then apprehended and placed under arrest.
Zephyrin was presented today before Superior Court Judge Robert Hildum, who ordered Zephyrin held without bond until a July 7, 2025 preliminary hearing before Judge Rainey Brandt. The case is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Courtney Scholz prosecuting the case.
All charges are merely allegations, and Zephyrin is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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