Police Seek Ibrahim Diebate for Fatal Wheaton Bar Stabbing

Montgomery County police have issued an arrest warrant for Ibrahim Joseph Anthony Diebate, charging him with first-degree murder following a fatal stabbing outside a bar in Wheaton.

Diebate, 34, is wanted in connection with the death of 42-year-old Christopher Schuler, according to reports from FOX 5 DC.

Detectives described Diebate as 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing approximately 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities warned that he is considered armed and dangerous and has no known fixed address.

The incident occurred at 12:04 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, in the 11300 block of Elkin Street. The location is situated near the Wheaton Metro Station and the local mall.

Suspect wanted for murder after deadly stabbing outside Wheaton bar

Officers from the 4th District and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel arrived at the scene to find Schuler suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, Montgomery County police reported.

Witnesses told investigators that Schuler and Diebate were acquaintances who had been spending time together at a nearby bar before the attack. An argument broke out inside the establishment and subsequently spilled out onto the street.

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Investigators stated that Diebate stabbed Schuler multiple times before fleeing the area. While the sequence of events is documented, authorities have not shared what specific trigger caused the argument inside the bar.

Police have not yet confirmed if the weapon used in the stabbing has been recovered.

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Schuler, a resident of Silver Spring, worked as a mechanic. His family described him as a dedicated friend with deep ties to the local community.

“My brother was my best friend,” Marilyn Jackson, Schuler’s sister, told FOX 5 DC.

In the days following the killing, friends and family gathered near the 11300 block of Elkin Street to hold a vigil with flowers and candles.

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Local business owners and bartenders in the area noted that the commercial corridor surrounding the crime scene has recently experienced an increase in crime.

Crime Solvers of Montgomery County is currently offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. The reward ranges from $250 to $10,000.