Crime & Safety
Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Investigated In Alexandria
A 15-year-old's fatal shooting is being investigated as a suspicious death, according to Alexandria Police.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The fatal shooting of a 15-year-old in Alexandria Saturday is now being investigated as a suspicious death, according to police.
The shooting happened around 11:47 p.m. Saturday in the 300 block of South Whiting Street. Alexandria Police responded to a call about a potential shooting and found the 15-year-old inside a residence with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to the hospital, where he died of his injuries.
The cause and manner of death will be determined by the medical examiner's autopsy.
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Detectives are actively investigating the shooting. Anyone with information can contact Detective J. Marable at 703-746-6883, email at Jason.marable@alexandriava.gov or the police non-emergency number at 703-746-4444.
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