Jogger stabbed to death in Washington, DC, collapse in a takeaway restaurant while the attacker runs away

Wendy K. Martinez, 35, was stabbed to death Tuesday night at Logan Circle. Police look for the suspect, agree.

(Police Department D.C.)

Police on Wednesday hunted the mysterious man who fatally stabbed a jogger during a seemingly random attack on a Washington, DC street Tuesday night.

After she was attacked around 8 pm In the Logan Circle neighborhood, the woman, 35-year-old Wendy K. Martinez, stumbled into a restaurant where customers tried to save her life, the police said.

In the surveillance video, Martinez appeared to alert clients to his attacker. Some people ran to search for the assailant while others helped the jogger, reported FOX5DC. The police do not believe that Martinez has ever known his attacker.

She died later in a hospital. The knife used during the assault was found on the scene.

"It's more likely a random act than anything else, but we're going to look at all the possibilities," police chief Peter Newsham said at a press conference Wednesday, adding that Restaurant patrons "did their best" life.

"It's horrible to see something like this happen in the city," he said.

The authorities are desperate for the alleged attacker, last seen in a blurry surveillance video wearing a mustard-colored shirt, dark-colored trousers and sandals with white socks. He fled the scene heading south on the 11th^e Street, said the police.

Newsham said Martinez lived near Logan Square, which he called "a very safe neighborhood." Martinez was a passionate runner and was known to run for miles around the city. She worked as chief of staff of the software company FiscalNote.

"The whole FiscalNote family is shocked and deeply saddened to hear that Wendy Martinez, our chief of staff, was killed last night. Wendy was an invaluable member of our team and a dynamic member of the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Wendy's family and friends, "said the company in a statement. declaration Wednesday.

The police are offering a $ 25,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest. Individuals with information are encouraged to call the police at (202) 727-9099.