Montgomery County Police are searching for a 34-year-old man wanted in connection with the November 2 fatal stabbing of a 42-year-old man in Silver Spring.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police Major Crimes Division have obtained an arrest warrant charging Ibrahim Joseph Anthony Diebate, who has no known fixed address, with first-degree murder in the death of Christopher Schuler.
On Monday, November 2, at approximately 12:04 a.m., 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to the 11300 block of Elkin Street in Wheaton for a report of a stabbing.
Upon arrival, officers located Schuler suffering from apparent stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to investigators, Diebate allegedly stabbed Schuler multiple times before leaving the scene. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Diebate later that day.
Diebate is described as 6 feet, 2 inches tall, weighing approximately 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Police warn that he may be armed and should be considered dangerous. Anyone who sees him should not approach and should call 911 immediately.
Anyone with information about Diebate’s whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-8477 or submit a tip at www.crimesolversmcmd.org. Tips may remain anonymous, and information leading to an arrest may qualify for a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000.
