Crime & Safety
Christmas Eve Homicide In Northwest DC Kills Alexandria Man
An Alexandria man was found dead Christmas Eve after police responded to gunshots in Northwest DC.
WASHINGTON, DC — Metropolitan Police are investigating a homicide Christmas Eve in Northwest DC with an Alexandria man as the victim.
Around 12:54 a.m., police had responded to the 3600 block of Georgia Avenue NW for a report of gunshots. Police found two adult men with apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and found one of the victims had no signs of life.
The deceased victim was identified as Richard Antonio Joseph, 50 of Alexandria. His body was taken to the medical examiner. The other victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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