Alexandria Police Arrest Suspect for Murder

The Alexandria Police Department is conducting a death investigation in the Unit block of S. Van Dorn Street in the Landmark/Van Dorn area of Alexandria, Virginia.

At approximately 11:55 p.m. on January 11, 2019, police were dispatched for a death at a residence. Upon arriving, officers located a deceased 35-year-old City resident.

The male suspect, a 44-year-old City resident, was charged with Murder this evening.

The victim’s and suspect’s names are being withheld until the victim’s next of kin can be notified. The individuals were known to each other.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Bikeramjit Gill at 703.746.6751.

This is the first homicide in Alexandria this year.