Montgomery County Police are actively searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred in Wheaton, Maryland. The incident took place shortly after midnight on Sunday in the 11000 block of Elkin Street, an area located near the Wheaton Metro Station and a local shopping mall. According to law enforcement, a man in his 40s was stabbed to death during the altercation. Witnesses at the scene reported that the victim and the suspect knew each other and had been spending time at a nearby bar prior to the event. The situation escalated when an argument broke out between the two individuals, causing them to move outside where the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim and subsequently fled the area. In the aftermath of the crime, friends of the victim gathered for a candlelight vigil near the corner of the crime scene to mourn and pay tribute. Local business owners and bartenders noted that the surrounding neighborhood has experienced a significant amount of crime recently. As of Sunday night, authorities had not released a physical description of the suspect or the identity of the victim. Police indicated that the victim's name is expected to be released the following day. The investigation remains active, and authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the fatal stabbing to contact the Montgomery County Police Department. The suspect remains at large, and the case is under active investigation by local law enforcement.