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Rockville police have identified a suspect in connection to a Saturday night stabbing in the city, according to a department post on social media.

Ricky Lee Dyson Jr. of Rockville, who remains at large, faces charges of first-degree assault, second-degree assault and reckless endangerment, police said.

At about 9:40 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to an assault in the area of Dawson Avenue and Upton Street, according to a Saturday news release.

At the scene, officers “found a large crowd and blood” and determined that a stabbing had occurred, the release said.

Shortly after officers responded to the scene, four adult victims suffering non-life-threatening stab wounds arrived at a local hospital, according to the release.

On Monday, Rockville police announced that detectives had obtained an arrest warrant for Dyson.

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Police are asking anyone with information about Dyson and his whereabouts to contact the department at 240-314-8900 or to dial 911.

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