Teen girl ID’d as victim in fatal Forestville stabbing

WASHINGTON — Police have identified a 17-year-old girl as the victim in a fatal Forestville stabbing that occurred on the morning of April 16 in Maryland, authorities said Saturday.

Te’yja Chase of Suitland, Maryland, was found with stab wounds when officers responded to the 3300 block of Springdale Avenue around 8:25 a.m. last Sunday.

She was taken to an area hospital where she later died.

Police are working to identify suspects and a motive in the killing.

Prince George’s County Crime Solvers is offering a $25,000 reward for information.

The public is urged to call Prince George’s County police’s homicide unit at 301-772-4925 if they can assist with the case.

Callers who want to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD” plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or submit a tip online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

Will Vitka

William Vitka is a Digital Writer/Editor for WTOP.com. He's been in the news industry for over a decade. Before joining WTOP, he worked for CBS News, Stuff Magazine, The New York Post and wrote a variety of books—about a dozen of them, with more to come.

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