Assault At Richmond Highway Bus Stop Leads To Woman's Death

UPDATE: Man Charged In Assault Leading To Woman's Death In Hybla Valley

HYBLA VALLEY, VA — A woman died Saturday after a June 17 assault at a Richmond Highway bus stop in Hybla Valley, according to Fairfax County Police.

After midnight on June 17, police responded to the bus stop in the 7800 block of Richmond Highway after a passerby noticed the victim with upper body trauma. The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, and she died on Saturday.

The victim was identified as Michelle Huntley, 63, of Alexandria. The Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division is assisting the victim’s family.

Detectives have been reviewing surveillance footage, conducting interviews and canvassing the area to determine what led to the assault. Police believe the victim's injuries were from blunt force. The medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

The incident is being considered Fairfax County's 12th homicide of the year. To this point in 2021, there were 10 homicides.

Anyone with information can contact detectives at 703-246-7800, option 2 or submit a tip through Crime Solvers. Anonymous tips could lead to crash rewards between $100 and $1,000.