Double Stabbing Leaves 1 Dead, Suspect Barricaded in Powhatan Home

Crime Insider sources say tactical team responded to the incident on Red Lane Road.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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A deadly double stabbing incident in Powhatan County, Virginia has left one person dead and another seriously injured. A suspect is currently barricaded inside a home, prompting a tactical team response from law enforcement.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this double stabbing incident are concerning for the local Powhatan community, raising questions about public safety and the need for effective crisis response protocols.

The details

According to Crime Insider sources, deputies and state police were called to a home in the 2300 block of Red Lane Road for a report of a stabbing. They found two people stabbed in the backyard, with one victim flown out with serious injuries and the other confirmed dead at the scene. A suspect is currently barricaded inside the home, leading to a tactical team being called to the scene.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Powhatan Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency investigating the double stabbing incident.

Bureau of Criminal Investigation

A state-level law enforcement agency that may take the lead on the case.

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What’s next

Officials have not yet announced whether the Powhatan Sheriff's Office or the Bureau of Criminal Investigation will take the lead on the case.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for the Powhatan community to come together and address underlying issues of public safety and effective crisis response, in order to prevent such violent crimes from occurring in the future.